Psychologist Explains Long-Term Effects of Masking on Kids
A great deal of psychological development occurs in the early years of a child\u2019s life. So, what happens when that development is interrupted by a global pandemic? How do things such as social distancing and mask wearing affect our children long-term?\xa0\n\u201cPart of the way that babies stimulate themselves when they are out in the world is by noticing faces,\u201d clinical psychologist Chloe Carmichael says.\xa0\nIn addition to developmental delays, Carmichael says masking and remote learning might have contributed to increased levels of anxiety in children.\xa0\nCarmichael, who is also the author of \u201cNervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety,\u201d\xa0joins \u201cThe Daily Signal Podcast\u201d to discuss what we know about the long-term effects of COVID-19 protocols on children. She also offers parents some suggestions for how they can help their kids make up for lost development over the past two years.\xa0\nAlso on today\u2019s show, we cover these stories:\n\nThe Senate passes a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine.\n\nPresident Joe Biden welcomes the leaders of Finland and Sweden to the White House to discuss those countries possibly joining NATO.\n\nThe man accused of killing 10 people at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York, is indicted by a grand jury on a first-degree murder charge.\n\n\nEnjoy the show!\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.