In today’s show, Kelly addresses the effects of the Covid lockdowns on children, beginning with three common responses she saw from parents concerning Covid.DenialThese parents insist, “We’re done, we’re moving on, it’s over.”Fear and AnxietyThese parents are prone to a negative, downward spiral.The parent’s energy and stress transfer to the child.The Proactive ParentThis is the parent Kelly is focusing on in this episode.This response is about adjusting to new situations.Covid has impacted children in many areas, and throughout this episode, Kelly breaks down each area through her professional lens.Areas Impacted By Covid:Academic SkillsKids are not where they are supposed to be, academically.Zoom was not effective.There is a body/brain connection - optimal learning happens when children can move and be emotionally engaged, which was impossible during Covid.Social/Emotional SkillsDuring the ages of 3-8 years-old, children are learning social cues, facial expressions, eye contact, and connection.Masks confused this process: you cannot have a personal connection while talking through a shield.This lack of connection and disruption of academic standards has caused an increase of frustration and negative behaviors at home and at school.Increase in Mental Health IssuesCurrently, records of mental health issues are off the charts.Parents are working full-time jobs while being full-time parents and full-time teachers.This has impacted the peace and harmony of the family.Deficit in Physical SkillsMany kids have experienced a decrease in energy and vibrancy.Zoom exhausted kids.They are no longer sitting correctly.There has been an even greater decrease in fine motor skills.Because of technology, we were already seeing a decline in the ability to cut, hold a pencil, and sit up with appropriate core strength before Covid.Some kids didn’t learn at all, or learned incorrectly.A lot of teachers don’t acknowledge that there are significant deficits.Some kids in middle school continued to wear the mask after mandates were lifted because they learned to hide behind it.There were deficits in the sensory system: during Covid, kids needed to learn new ways to regulate their sensory systems.If you’re dealing with Covid deficits and would like some help, please reach out to Kelly: she has wonderful options to get you the support and tools you need!Coaching PackageMonthly MembershipPlease subscribe to the podcastYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotify

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