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These measures resulted in severe changes in the day-to-day lives of children in age groups 3 to 8, with social interactions being limited almost exclusively to the immediate family. We present a commentary to explore the potential role of technology and government in promoting social-emotional learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. 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