As kids head back to school, an expert says open dialogue is important, along with prioritizing connections.
CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis got tips from experts and sat down with a local parent.The past two years sure have been difficult for everyone, especially kids."My daughter was completely anxious. She is 11 ... My 17-year-old, like, I feel like he missed out on so many social things," she said."It's been really, really hard for them.""We talk about mental health and what COVID kind of did to us and how hard it was for everyone," she said.
"It allows kids to actually express themselves, and it builds trust in the world, where it's not quite as scary as it seems. We can rely on each other and really connect with each other," he said.Always be listening to your kids, and"Remember that kids watch everything we do," Tozzoli said.
"They're for anxiety relief. They also help with sleep and can help with focus," she said."They combine the physical stress relieving properties of a weighted blanket with the emotional connection of a favorite stuffed animal."
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