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The Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said, \u201cthe future well-being of our country depends on how we support and invest in the next generation.\u201d<br \/><br \/>Here are ways you can help your young child cope with feelings of sadness and anxiety. Start at an early age to foster inner resources.<br \/><br \/>1. <strong>Connect physically with your child<\/strong> and keep them close. Physical contact is essential for building security and safety. And a great way to bond with your child and uplift your spirit is to give piggy-back rides. For the child, the feeling of being carried immediately changes your child\u2019s heartbeat from stressed fast pulse rate to a slower more relaxed one, this frees your child momentarily from the undercurrent of emotional distress. For the person giving the ride, having the closeness allows the next tip to happen easily- talking together in fun.<br \/><br \/>2. <strong>Talk and have fun with your child at times<\/strong> when things are undisturbed so they know you are there when they need you. Being present and close during the ride on your back opens the conversation for intimacy and sense of peacefulness which is very much needed to reassure you and your child.<br \/><br \/>3. <strong>Listen to your child without judgement and be patient<\/strong> as they express their feelings. Help them learn the words to identify their emotions. Say things like, \u201csounds like you were afraid of getting lost\u201d or \u201cmaybe your friend just had made other plans but he still wants to be friends with you, or tell me more.\u201d<br \/><br \/>4. <strong>Offer coping skills you can learn together<\/strong> such as, relaxation and visualization. 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