10 Ways to Help Children Understand Social Isolation 

Take a Virtual Vacation 

You probably have a touch of cabin fever, too, so why not take your family on a virtual vacation? This activity encourages socialization within your unit. While it might cost a mint to fly the gang to Paris during ordinary times, you can now tour the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay online for free. 

Inspire a Neighborhood “Bear Hunt” 

Do you use the Nextdoor app? If not, download it and get in touch with your neighbors. One creative mama used the app to entertain her children during quarantine by getting her neighborhood to participate in a “bear hunt.” 

How does it work? Participants place stuffed teddy bears in their windows, and when the family takes a walk for exercise, you see how many you can spy. 

Help Them Find a Penpal 

Now is the ideal time to revitalize the traditional art of letter-writing. You can help your child find a penpal from anywhere in the world with whom they can correspond. 

If your child is learning a foreign language during this time, they can find a native speaker who is learning English to exchange letters and practice fluency. 

Help Your Children Avoid the Worst of Social Isolation With These Tips 

Social isolation can hinder your child’s emotional development, but you can help them keep in touch during the quarantine. These tips will help your child manage their feelings and seem less alone, even as they maintain a safe distance from others. 

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