“Kids are feeling the impact of the anti-immigrant rhetoric that’s fueling ICE raids and violence toward immigrants,” said Sofia Mendoza, a trauma therapist in Long Beach, California. Uncertainty fuels anxiety more than information does, said Jennifer León Salinas, a trauma-focused family therapist in Los Angeles. Children don’t need adults to be fearless, León Salinas said, they need adults who can feel fear and still remain present and grounded. “As parents, these are moments when we can be intentional with our time and presence with our children,” León Salinas said. Advertisement“Co-regulation can take the form of quiet, shared moments such as coloring, reading, cooking, playing music, or offering a hug,” León Salinas said.

Source: Huffington Post February 03, 2026 21:57 UTC