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Missing going out a meeting friends
Hi, my daughter will be turning 4 this June. She is an active and bright child. Off late ishe is missing going out to play and meeting her friends. Her school os closed and we hardly take her out due to COVID. She asks many a times how long will it last. Is irritable at times, starts throwing things, starts crying or shouting. We bith are working from home. We try to give her as much attention as possible. Her TV tine has increased to 3-4 hours a day :(.
I try to play with her in the evening. Ahe prefers her father's company and keeps on clinging to him. My husband is a busy person qho is mostly on calls through out the day.
I do try to read out stories to her, she loves her books. But am not a le to add any new due too COVID.
Please advise how to help my child. I
Current scenario is making adults anxious so its understandable that it can be overwhelming for a child.Avoid watching too much negative news about covid with the kid around.Give them basic information about the pandemic.Ensure they feel safe and can communicate there worries.Anxiety in child may present differently then adults.Make a routine that's followed daily and keeps the child occupied. It can have things that child looks forward to.Above all spend quality time with the child during this phase.
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Hi madam, it is advisable to have a fixed routine for all of you. It should include a quality time with the kid twice a day. Apart from that it is recommended to take turns to keep the child engaged with the kind of activities of her choice. If you have some open space within your compound area, you can engage the kid in outdoor activities in that safe zone. Also try to engage the kid in small household activities and encourage them for what they have done.
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