The name of the game during summertime,
is also balance. Or balance with a little
indulgence. The key is to find how much
routine and predictability is enough to keep
anxiety at bay. Here are nine helpful hints to
maintain calm and order through the home
stretch of summer.
Go to bed on time. Sleep is such an integral
part of brain development and overall mental
and physical health, that getting to bed at the
proper time can be crucial when it comes to
managing anxiety in kids. Not all hours are
created equal. And getting to bed later can
mean less restful sleep. Sometimes getting to
bed later can mean kids wake up earlier and lose
sleep. Keeping bedtime routines is challenging
during the summer, especially since it remains
light out later. But maintaining a consistent
bedtime is perhaps one of the most effective
and manageable ways to help your child well
maintained during summer.
Keep a balanced diet. A little indulgence
never hurt anyone but too much of a good
thing can definitely throw a child’s chemistry
off. By helping your child maintain a balanced
diet, eat controlled portions and consume
plenty of water, especially in the heat, you can
help your child feel well both physically and
emotionally and reduce anxiety.
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