The Impact of Covid-19 on Kids Flashcards
What is the general overview of Youth during the Covid-19 pandemic?
More youth were
Bored (34%)
Worried (27%)
Sad (15%)
What increased the most during the pandemic in relations to daily participation in activities?
Screen time
Preschool aged children spent much more time reading books or stories than any other age group
How was learning affected by the pandemic?
Remote learning= widening of pre-existing educational disparities
Increase in screen time
Early development (kids under 2)= don’t learn well from screens and benefit most from in person interactions
Early language and social development require in-person experiences and peer-play time
Fine motor skills were affected
How was physical activity affected by the pandemic?
Total activity dropped by about 1h/week in girls and by 15min/week in boys
More unstructured and free play
Reduced physical activity due to limited opportunities for play-based activity as a result of public health restrictions
Younger kids’ PA did not reduce as much as for older kids since they do more unstructured free play than older kids
How was screen time affected by the pandemic?
Way less kids and teens are meeting the recommended screen time guidelines
What does an increase in screen time potentially lead to?
More likely to have behavioural problems, delayed developmental milestones, and lower vocabulary knowledge compared to children meeting the guidelines
How was mental health affected by the pandemic?
Pandemic related school closures, family stress and trauma led to increases in mental health issues
Children may have struggled with:
- lack of contact with peers and teachers
- Fear of health and death of family members
- Decreased structure in daily living
Child’s experience relates to what?
Relates to a child’s:
Family support structure
Overall health
Opportunities for e-learning and learning at home
Their community environment
What were some positives to come out of the Covid-19 pandemic?
More time with family
New family traditions
More time to pursue their interests
Mental health awareness
Greater self-sufficiency and problem solving
Better technology skills
A greater sense of community
Hygiene
