{"id":13640,"date":"2026-07-14T18:40:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T14:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.workplaceoptions.com\/ae\/?post_type=news&#038;p=13640"},"modified":"2026-07-14T18:56:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T14:56:18","slug":"when-the-routine-stops-how-disruption-shapes-a-childs-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.workplaceoptions.com\/ae\/news\/when-the-routine-stops-how-disruption-shapes-a-childs-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"When the routine stops: How disruption shapes a child\u2019s mental health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">School provides children with routine,\u00a0stability\u00a0and social connection. 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