The LA wildfires may have faded from the headlines, but for thousands of children, recovery is only just beginning.
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As adults, we can reflect on experiences we’ve had in life that have helped build our resilience. But kids and adolescents are still developing grit and the ability to work towards a goal.
Communicating clearly with children and providing space for them to play will be vital during back-to-school and beyond as children manage stressors associated with COVID-19.
Children struggle amidst adversity, but these tumultuous and highly emotional times make it a critical time to teach ‘resilience’ – giving kids coping skills.
Children’s identity development through play is now being worked out online – so adults must consider what this means, and support learning in reflectiveness, relatedness and agency.
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Horizon Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Education, Concordia University
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Associate Professor in Education, Concordia University
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Assistant Professor of Urban Planning and Spatial Analysis, University of Southern California
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