Helping kids cope through the pandemic

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Our lives have been turned upside down during the pandemic... this is true for adults *and for kids.

Kids may be feeling more anxious or missing their old way of life.

To help, experts say try to stick to a schedule so children feel some sense of structure and normalcy.

The routine should include:

• A regular bed time

• Family time to connect and talk about how they're feeling

• And exercise; kids are recommended to engage in 60 minutes of physical activity each day

Check out more from CIGNA's Mental Health Monday's series here:

• A 'Plan' for decreasing stress

• Tips for maintaining mental health during the pandemic

• 3 ways to eliminate the feeling of loneliness during COVID-19