How to help our kids feel safe and comfortable without their masks

Two years ago, on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization officially declared a global pandemic. For many of us, life would never be the same.

Fast forward two years, and we’re still dealing with the pandemic’s aftermath. The most significant thing I’m hearing now is that after years of wearing masks, many kids and teens feel overwhelmed and anxious about taking their masks off. From elementary school to college, life without masks is causing kids serious discomfort when it comes to confidence and body image, no matter the age or gender. [Read more…]