“Parenting & Childhood,” a Chimes Radio Original Podcast, introduces our listeners to “Dr. Pallavi Chaturvedi,” a trained parenting expert and coach. She is the Vice President of the Early Childhood Association, the Founder of Brainy Bear Pre-School, and the Founder of “Get Set Parent With Pallavi,” India's fastest-growing YouTube channel.

Dr. Pallavi discusses "Handling Anxiety in Kids During Lockdown" and various parenting approaches in this podcast. We all know how tough the year 2020 was with no outings, lockdown, and social contact coming to a halt, and now in 2021 with the sudden increase in cases again, children are greatly impacted. Dr. Pallavi put a positive spin on the situation, pointing out the opportunities for children to bond with their parents and vice versa.

Many parents enrolled their children in multiple online courses in addition to their usual online classes when the lockdown began, resulting in an increase in their screen time. But, as Dr. Pallavi put it, "Screen has become the teacher of children" because there is no other way.

It is difficult for children to deal with the numerous changes that have occurred as a result of the lockdown. Dr. Pallavi shared her concern and a few strategies to maintain psychological balance and wellness in children.

• Validation - Parents must affirm and listen to their children's feelings about the situation. It is critical to provide them with age-appropriate information.
• Reassurance- Talk about the initiatives taken by families, neighborhoods, and the government to bring the situation under control.
• Don't put any pressure on kids- Now is not the time to put academic pressure on them or to over-discipline them. Allow the children to be themselves while still taking care of their mental health.

Dr. Pallavi concluded with a few steps that can be taken for children once the situation has calmed down and the pandemic has passed. Listen in order to learn more about them.

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