Aliza W. Pressman, PhD, helps parents meet the challenges of helping children to understand the COVID-19 crisis and to cope with the changes in their routines. Dr. Pressman also highlights the need for parents to practice self-care, and discusses skills—from meditation to making—to create a sense of balance and well-being. She points out that when parents take care of themselves first, they are able to offer better child care. Dr. Pressman offers valuable advice on parenting, including:

• How to keep routines going during unpredictable times
• What to do about your child and the news
• What to do if your child has an outburst or breakdown
• Dealing with anxiety - for yourself and your child

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Aliza Pressman, PhD

Director of Clinical Planning, Mount Sinai Parenting Center
Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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