10 Standing Together
W hen routines shift, and questions grow, calm, connection and consistency matter most. Schools across the UAE have extended distance learning well beyond spring break. CBSE board exams have been rescheduled. Routines have dissolved overnight. For children and the parents holding it all together, this is a lot.
Here’s how to help them not just cope but become more resilient as they go through this challenging period in their lives. Simple things matter: familiar routines, favourite meals, tidy spaces, and family connection points. The home environment should feel like a safe, predictable space where children can reset emotionally.
RECOGNISING THE SIGNS IN YOUR CHILD “Right now, it’s not about having all the answers, it’s about being there for my child and helping them feel safe.” PARENT, ABU DHABI
Withdrawal Going quiet, avoiding family time, or losing interest in favourite activities
Irritability Short fuse, arguments over small things, often a sign of suppressed anxiety
Sleep changes Trouble falling asleep, waking at night, or sleeping much more than usual
School anxiety
Resistance to online lessons, panic around exams, or difficulty concentrating
A small bedtime story made to help explain the recent alerts, sounds, and night sky to little ones; gently, simply, and without fear Sometimes reassurance matters more than detail.
If it helps, feel free to share. @busy_mind_club
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