Moms – Ashley Wehrli
Doctors are looking at new ways to treat mental health in youth, and the new “cure” could be some time spent outside. When the pandemic hit, schools were shut down and everyone was told to “stay home.” That they were only to leave for essential purposes, like doctors appointments, groceries and medications. This included children, and playdates were cancelled, birthday parties were moved virtually and mom found that her child was spending a lot of time at home, in front of a screen. One mother shared her story of this was affecting the health of her daughter.
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