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| "Tomorrow, the boys and girls will fill our streets after 40 days at home" | (Photograph by Loli Sánchez Pérez)Tomorrow will mark a milestone in our collective memory.
Also in that of the boys and girls of Totana who will always remember it as a special moment in their lives.We are not at the end of the Health Crisis and we must maintain precautions to the maximum.
That is why we must combine the key moment of the children's departure, with the advance towards the end of the tunnel where the light is glimpsed.Speaking these days with the Psychologist, Aurelia García, we specified that she write guidelines to be followed by parents and those responsible for children at this crucial moment.
My thanks to Aurelia García García, for her commitment and dedication.But especially these days, for its positive messages in the face of the Pandemic and its consequences at all levels.Juan José Cánovas, Mayor of Totana"OBJECTIVES AND GUIDELINES TO BE FOLLOWED WITH THE CHILDREN.""With responsibility and solidarity, everything will go well in the gradual departure of the little ones.In our hands is the success of this first step towards normalcy that we so desire.Starting the first phase of miscarriage by letting the children out seems to me a very good measure, as long as it is done sensibly and responsibly, following the established guidelines.During all these weeks, since the schools and educational centers closed, children have also become superheroes, giving us an incredible example to adults, I have no doubt.
And, now, it's up to us to reciprocate in the same way.The objectives that are pursued with the measures adopted by the Government, from my point of view as a professional in Psychology, must serve first of all to improve the physical and psychological well-being of minors, covering their basic needs in both directions: improving oxygenation ; sunbathing, for its vital contribution of vitamin D; exercise, whether just walking or playing; get out of the quarantine routine a bit; and, above all, favor the progressive approach to normality, thus reducing the anxiety and fear that many of them are suffering.On the other hand, it is essential that adults (fathers, mothers, older siblings ...) comply with some essential tips:-Avoid, as much as possible, that they watch the news on television about the pandemic.-Do not dramatize in front of them.-Do not have discouraging conversations while they are present.-Organize the day with different recreational activities, in addition to their school assignments if they have them.-Do not allow them to be all day using screens (mobile, tablet, computer, television).-Share much of your time with them through games, fun activities, creativity, conversations ...-Maintain a correct order in your sleep and feeding schedules.
To a large extent, the almost generalized problem of insomnia that is occurring, both in children and adults, is due to a mismatch in schedules (in addition to the lack of exercise that is essential for children), by allowing get up too late in the morning.-If a child is afraid at night, the solution should not be sleeping with him or letting him sleep in the parents' bed.
It is always advisable to consult a specialist to give an adequate solution to your fears.-Explain, as naturally as possible, transmitting, above all responsibility, the steps and rules to follow when making the outings to the street that are allowed.And regarding the guidelines that the Government has dictated, I would particularly make some observations:-The measure does not apply equally to all children, it can never be generalized.
The need to make exits depends on two aspects: on the conditions in which the minor is confined, whether it is a small apartment or lives in a house with a patio or a large terrace; and from the stress that the child may face leaving and facing a greater fear than he already has, in which case he cannot be forced, but rather persuading him to make short trips in terms of time and distance, gradually, in order to carry out a systematic non-traumatic desensitization that helps you overcome your initial fear.-Let the child decide if he wants to go out, never force him.-And let him also decide if he wants to wear mask protection or not.-If you have a pet, it would be ideal if you took it for a walk, so you would feel more relaxed and distracted.-I am not, in any way, in favor of them going out on the street with a ball, it does not seem appropriate, especially if they live in an urban area, because they must prevent their hands from touching it after having been rolling on the ground (children they have more difficulty controlling not putting their hand to their face).
On the other hand, taking a pet, scooter or bike does seem appropriate to me, as long as it is kept very close to the adult accompanying it.The success of this first step is largely in our hands.
I am convinced that, with responsibility and solidarity, everything will go well in the gradual departure of the little ones, and this will give us confidence and security to continue the path towards normalcy that we so much desire.
"Aurelia García García Psychologist
Source: @jjcanovas
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