5 Ways Kids & Teens Can Take Back Joy During COVID-19

5 Ways to Find Joy

It’s six months into the pandemic, and your child is feeling the effects. Social distancing, virtual school, the loss of sports, chorus, and connections to friends are overwhelming your child or teen. His energy level is down. She hardly sees friends. All of their “free” time (which is quite a lot lately) is on screens. And most places are likely entering another phase of the COVID-19 lockdown, similar to last March. They’re likely in need of a few ways to find joy—maybe you are too!—so here, my tips to help take back your happiness.

Joy is hard to come by lately. Wouldn’t it be great to order a big box of it on Prime? With so much out of our control, don’t get discouraged. There are things you can do as a parent to create joy and help your child or teen stay centered:

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Caroline Maguire
Caroline Maguire, M.Ed. is an ADHD coach, author, and sought-after speaker on SEL, ADHD, and neurodiversity. For more than 15 years, she has helped parents, adults, and educators strengthen emotional regulation, social awareness, and real-world social skills, including her “social spy” approach. Her debut book, Why Will No One Play With Me?, won multiple awards, including American Book Fest’s Best Parenting and Family Book (2020). Her next book, Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults, is scheduled for release in April 2026.
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