Parents are dealing with huge demands on their time and energy with many children not attending school or involved in regular activities. As the pandemic continues to wreak havoc on families, routines have collapsed, patience is wearing thin, and self-care is a distant memory.
Decades of research have taught us that adversity during childhood has damaging effects on health and development. Many studies have shown that kids who have faced abuse, neglect, and family conflict struggle forming friendships, have academic difficulties, and face physical and mental health problems in adolescence and adulthood.