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Evolving and Having Hope for the New Year
COVID-19, Feeling better, Mindfulness, motivation Sherry Shockey-Pope COVID-19, Feeling better, Mindfulness, motivation Sherry Shockey-Pope

Evolving and Having Hope for the New Year

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted everyone’s sense of stability, structure, and sense of control, yet again. This long-drawn-out time of uncertainty, combined with the social distancing that keeps us away from family, friends, and normal activities, has taken a significant toll on us physically, emotionally, spiritually, and psychologically. However, there is hope for the New Year, and this blog can help you nurture it.

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Traditions Are Everywhere, Make Self-Care One Of Yours!
COVID-19, Depression, Grief and Loss, Mindfulness, motivation Sherry Shockey-Pope COVID-19, Depression, Grief and Loss, Mindfulness, motivation Sherry Shockey-Pope

Traditions Are Everywhere, Make Self-Care One Of Yours!

What is important in any culture, I think, is taking care of ourselves in difficult times. Partially this might be accomplished by having your family and/or friends around you for support. But selfcare also consists in making sure we eat, get sleep, regular medical care and hopefully are able to go outside in the fresh air. Let's work on creating the tradition of self-care.

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The three levels of Monitoring Your Children

The three levels of Monitoring Your Children

Supervision does not take laser-focused intensity: nor does it take exhausting yourself with keeping them entertained. It calls for three levels of monitoring. Each of these levels is necessary; for them AND for you. In order for you to not drive each other “crazy”. Plus the child receives the full benefit of autonomy and parental interaction!

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