Elementary School-Age and Preteens
Jaziel and Stephen, 8 and 13 years old, recall how their mom Kristel kept them hopeful through hard times. Charlotte, 12, and her parents describe how the pandemic affected their family. Charlotte’s friend, Victoria, describes how she stays positive. Dr. Paula K. Rauch, a child psychiatrist at Mass General Hospital, draws lessons from their experience. Check out Tips and Strategies and Charlotte, her parents and Victoria, 20-months later, below.
Charlotte, 20 months later
How talking with her parents gave her hope.
Charlotte, 20 months later
How things are different.
Charlotte's parents, Tania and George, 20 months later
What the pandemic taught Charlotte.
Victoria, 20 months later
How she will carry lessons from the pandemic forward.
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Additional Resources
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Community Crises and Disasters: A Parent’s Guide to Talking with Children of all Ages, Mass General Hospital, Marjorie E. Korff PACT Program
Massachusetts Association for Mental Health Offering educational and advocacy resource
Words Can Work E-books and Videos
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