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Coronavirus, Kids, Screen Time and Mental Health
The Kids Are Alright...Aren't They?
One has to wonder.
In the age of Coronavirus, sheltering-in-place and increased screen time, children have lots of time to spare. An unscientific poll of friends with kids (both elementary school age and teens) revealed that most of the younger set are online a lot more than they have ever been before.
Chalk it up to COVID-19 and the imperative that we all stay sheltered at home, as much as possible.
Does "the devil find work for idle hands," as the old adage goes?
In my latest for Huffington Post Canada, I interview parents who are struggling to manage their kids digital and social media activity, as well as their general mental health, all while trying to work from home in this new reality. Are the kids alright in the age of coronavirus?
Read the full article below.
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