Dr. Mark Duff of Pediatric Associates in Manhattan spoke to KMAN Thursday about tips for helping kids who are experiencing anxiety due to the COVID-19 Outbreak.
He says there are different things you can try based on the child’s age.
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One other tactic he suggests is creating and sticking to a daily schedule.
Duff says there are also some things you should try not to say to your kids.
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According to Duff, anxiety in children can show up in different ways, such as hyperactivity, ADHD or changes in appetite.