There is no mistaking that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on nearly every aspect of our lives. From changes in our workplaces and schools to our ability to go out with friends to the people we feel safe seeing over the holidays — COVID has changed everything. The social, economic, and health impacts have been profound.
Difficulties associated with the pandemic are true in adult lives, but they are also a reality for the younger generations. Whether they are old enough to understand what is going on or not, COVID has most certainly impacted the lives of our children in long-lasting ways. Some have the benefit of spending more time with family members, while others are feeling the impacts of a more isolated adolescence with fewer opportunities to just be kids with peers.
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