Creative Child August 2019 | Page 38

IN SEASON Summertime Can Increase Anxiety in Kids. Here are 9 ways to Maintain Calm Through the Home Stretch of Summer. BY: Deborah Song Summer is not all rest and relaxation for kids who thrive on routine and predictability. Kids with anxiety thrive when they know what to expect. Delayed bed times, an increased intake in sugar, constant transition, if your child is enrolled in various weeklong camps, and even travel, can contribute to increased anxiety. Summer might be great because it allows for flexibility and spontaneity, but too much of a good thing can certainly throw a wrench and create an otherwise choppy summer. 37