Creative Child August 2022 | Page 28

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Summertime Anxiety in Kids

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 .
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