6 Ways to Alleviate the Children's Lockdown Anxiety

As we know that whole India is encountering , the second wave of pandemic Covid 19. The frightening rise of covid-19 cases and its results can make children anxious and stressed. In this pandemic period , children are glued with touch screen phones , 24×7 that can bring lots of radiation related diseases. Children are also missing outdoor games during this quarantine days, that's why parents should motivate their children to play indoor games. Here, are some strategies which can be followed by the parents to ease up the stress level of the kids during this hard time.

According to, UNICEF report, due to the pandemic greater impact could be seen , on the emotional and social development of the adolescent and young children . Based on the preliminary studies ,during the lockdown of second wave of pandemic period ,it is been observed that ,younger children 3 to 6 years old were more likely to manifest symptoms of clinginess and the fear of the family members being infected than older children 6 to 18 years old. In the opinion of child psychologist children feels uncertainty, fearfulness and isolated during this quarantine period. It is also found that children are experiencing disturb sleep, nightmares ,poor appetite and separation related anxiety.

So, here are some strategies which can be followed by the parents to ease up the stress level of their kids and create happy and enjoyment environment at home.

1- Do yoga

Parents can set a time for family yoga. Since ancient times, the art of practicing yoga is considered the healer of human's mind body and soul. It helps in controlling the emotions and navigate the mind to take right decision. It brings together physical and mental disciplines to achieve a peaceful body and mind. It helps in reducing stress and anxiety keeps you relax. It also enhances flexiblility and muscle strength.Some recommended Yoga Asanas llfor children

• Surya Namaskar

• Anulom Vilom

• Kapalbhati

2- Grow Herbs Garden

In this current time , childrens has been stucked at their homes to play indoor games . Parents can help the children in developing the habit how to connect with nature and teach how to plant lots of herbs plants at their terrace garden.

That enhances the beauty of your home as well as helps in keeping away some disease also.

Since Vedic period, Ayurveda is considered the best natural therapy to all ailments. Despite of having the advanced technology in medical field , still Ayurveda is used to keep people healthy in India. Here ,parents can tell their kids which herbs are useful for which type of ailments. And children will also take interest in growing these herbs plants as well as observe the growing time of herbs.

Some recommended ayurvedic herbs which can be grown on the terrace .

• Basil

• Lemongrass

• Tulsi, Hina

• Mint

• Ajwain

• Giloy

3- Learning new language

Language allows us to share our ideas, thoughts, and feelings with others. It has the power to build societies.In order to, make a bright future for students learning a second language is always been helpful in developing problem, solving, critical thinking and listening skills.

Some recommended second languages to learn

• Chinese ,French ,Russian, Japanese

4- Making cartoon films

In this lock down time period ,children can use their imagination power in developing stories with the help of cartoon film making apps. Some apps are free to download from Google Play Store

• Toona stick 3D

• Flipa clip

• Stickman

As we know, that mostly children prefer to watch cartoons for fun and the consequences indicate that cartoon show inculcates high level of language acquisition and cognitive development in the kids behaviour.

5- Online choir

In this pandemic period, where the second wave of covid-19 has developed stress full and anxiety environment at home. Parents can support their kids, in creating the normalcy environment at home , by conducting online choir among their family and friends on the WhatsApp group , zoom app . As we know that music is considered healer of the mind and soul. It helps in reducing the anxiety and negative feelings from kid's minds.Some recommended apps for online choir on Google Play Store

• Virtual choir recorder

• Virtual online creator

6- Cooking skills

Cooking is considered the most enjoy full act. It generates a feeling of creating something. Parent can give the knowledge of different types of nutritious foods that needs our body. Also parents and kids can launch their YouTube channel and blogs , where they can suggest different types of nutritious food that requires our body to keep healthy.

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