What are normal stress reactions for my child to experience? Children and adolescents are going through their own axiexty and grief during COVID-19. There may have been certain experiences they were looking forward to, which are now taken away from them. It is normal for children to become more needy or clingy than usual. They may even act younger than their age. If they were able to get dressed without help before or potty trained, they may need more assistance with those activities again. The child's responses are likely temporary, remember to be patient. One way you can help is to create a Calm Down Box with your child. Explore with your child things that help them calm down when they are experiencing anxiety. Overall, it is a fun activity that allows you to be creative and search for things around the house with your child to put in their box. Here are some examples to help get you started. Calm Down Box