As we continue to navigate the various
challenges associated with COVID-19, dealing with disappointments such as
missing out on camp, gatherings with friends and family, or family vacations,
may be difficult for our children and even adults to process. Childmind.org
contributing author Christina Frank provides parents with tools to help
children and parents cope with disappointment during the coronavirus crisis.
Listening to and validating your child's feelings and including your child in
planning activities they can participate in to give them a sense of control,
are just a few of the tips provided by the author. Please read How to Help Your Kids Handle Disappointment to learn
more. Parents may also find an additional article, How to Help Kids
Cope with Disappointment written by Katie Hurley, as a helpful resource. In this article, Hurley
reminds parents to "be a guide, not a fixer" and to help manage their
child's expectations.
