Can Adolescents Safely Socialize On Winter Break?




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Summary: We are all going through an unprecedented time and our stress levels are extremely high. For our kids, however, this can be magnified as they may be feeling the strains of social isolation and intense worry. We are all going through an unprecedented time and our stress levels are extremely high. For our kids, however, this can be magnified as they may be feeling the strains of social isolation and intense worry. Joining to help us to understand COVID 19 and kids is Dr. Margaret Stager is the Director of the Division of Adolescent Medicine at MetroHealth Medical Center and a spokesperson for the AAP. How do we go about leveling expectations? Can my kid have one or 2 friends over outside? Can they use the bathroom inside? Can they safely hang out with friends that have also been "good?" We go over all this and more.