Parental Assistance with Emotion Regulation Moderates Link Between COVID-19 Stress and Child Mental Health.
Emily M CohodesSarah McCauleyDavid A PreeceJames Jonathan GrossDylan G GeePublished in: Journal of clinical child and adolescent psychology : the official journal for the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, American Psychological Association, Division 53 (2022)
Though interpretation of findings is constrained by limitations inherent in collecting data during a pandemic, results highlight the importance of supporting parents - who play a critical role of supporting children - during public health emergencies that affect family life. Interventions designed to improve child wellbeing during the ongoing pandemic may benefit from training parents to assist their children with specific emotion regulation strategies.