As we continue in some version of a shelter-in-place, teaching children to occupy themselves not only helps parents who are working from home but children also benefit from learning how to entertain and educate themselves.https://www.npr.org/…/kids-know-how-to-occupy-themselves-we…American parents often feel like event planners for their kids. There’s a pressure to make sure kids are entertained and content …
“There are incredible, urgent life lessons here. We are teaching our kids both directly and through our own example how to take responsibility—not just for ourselves and our immediate family, but for our local and global community, as well. We are all being called to demonstrate our character and commitment to others and to the …
Empathizing with their feelings, making space for relief, allowing time for connecting socially through digital media, be considerate of requests for alone time, and engaging their help in problem-solving family needs can go a long way in helping teens during the shelter in place. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/19/well/family/coronavirus-covid-teenagers-teens-parents-kids-family-advice.html?fbclid=IwAR3nxAfdVGJQcaGRzqL2qGrszct2eLR1DuzyiarLVm8hL0FELrZ6ZAnWD2s
Looks like play in unstructured settings may be more beneficial than structured playgrounds, leading to improved mood, concentration, and behavior. Ditch the playground equipment and go explore the backyard or an empty field to see these benefits while also maintaining physical distancing. https://www.edutopia.org/article/playtime-open-fields-and-trees-beat-seesaws-and-monkey-bars
More suggestions for self-care as we’re all trying to balance working from home with our other responsibilities and needs. https://www.edutopia.org/article/prioritizing-self-care-while-working-home?fbclid=IwAR28dxE1Ein-5ToEL686UskbRB9oBZRIv-oMd1Tm116kQRBEx7NocrRlrB0
While it is important to have a family schedule as we’re sheltering in place, it is also important to allow for some downtime. We currently have the perfect opportunity to create a schedule that allows for structured and unstructured time as well as time to be mindful of how we’re feeling and evaluate what we …
A little more about self-care from a private practitioner just down the street from our offices. https://momentsforgrowth.com/blog/coronavirus/?fbclid=IwAR3XLs5LOewF74hn08erkKSM5-5tatr7qeISXHtqv6cHLvECTD4buTD53H0
We hope you all have what you need and are settling in nicely for this three-week shelter in place. We will keep posting resources for educators and families during this time. Here are some educational movies to help occupy some time. https://homeschoolhideout.com/educational-shows-on-netflix/?fbclid=IwAR2zmxb7MrBTopXzkQlyYLA_0ZdiYYjbI6hmtUyURiSyYdTCjD4R3A65q1g