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10 parenting strategies to reduce your kids' pandemic stress

  • Written by Amanda Sheffield Morris, Professor of Human Development and Family Science, Oklahoma State University
imageMaking time to connect one on one is crucial.S&B Vonlanthen/Unsplash, CC BY

Parents are dealing with huge demands on their time and energy. Children may not be attending school or involved in regular activities. As the pandemic continues to wreak havoc on families, routines have collapsed, patience is wearing thin and self-care is a distant...

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