Kids will face COVID emotional challenges for a long time, experts say
Jason Butler, 6, a first grader at Memphis Delta Prep (in a file photo) attends New Life Learning Academy’s virtual class. (Daily Memphian)
From the age of 9 months to 17 years, longer-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are evident in children and youths. For this generation, the pandemic may be a huge shaper of their worldview — the way 9/11 was for those growing up before them.
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COVID-19 children Eraina Schauss Dr. Chris Hanson Dr. Toni whitaker Agape Child and Family Services Ted Horrell Julie SanonDon Wade
Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
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