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Exercise . Those endorphins are especially powerful in helping ward off anxiety in kids . Make sure they ’ re getting plenty of time to run around outside and get some sun , is a great way to release energy and angst .
Limit Screen time . Too much screen time has been linked with anxiety . But screen time can contribute to anxiety also because of the content . It ’ s hard to monitor what your child is watching , especially if they ’ re choosing content on YouTube . And sometimes kids get frightened and anxious by what they see for reasons that aren ’ t always obvious .
Maintain familiarity . Embarking on new adventures and trying out different camps while making new friends can be eventful and fulfilling . But constant newness and transitions where new faces , rules , expectations , and skill-sets are being introduced can make even the most well adjusted child fraught with some anxiety and result in meltdowns . If childcare is necessary throughout all of summer , try to maintain at least some familiarity for your child , whether it ’ s enrolling them in the same camp for several weeks or finding some friends to embark on new adventures with .
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