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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.
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.
How Can I Keep A Strong Bond With My Partner While In Quarantine?
How can I keep this bond strong with my partner while in quarantine? And how can I not lose my mind while doing so?
6 Tips to Better Distance Learning for your Child
With some planning, patience, and creativity we will all get through this new challenge. Some days will be easier than others. On those days, give yourself and your child a bit of grace and kindness, knowing that tomorrow will be a new day.
The Key to Thriving in Quarantine
As you are slowing down, you make time for what matters. You also make time to notice what you are missing,
Why you SHOULD be making your bed every day!
It is essential to keeping your regular sleep and wake times. Another simple task but a must in your daily routine is, making your bed!
Divorced parents during COVID-19. Kids are okay, but what about the parents?
What about the parent who is not with their child? How can that parent cope with not seeing their child each and every day?
Nature Therapy
Walking outdoors inspires feelings of awe which gives us a secondary brain boost. We need Nature Therapy to reduce mental overload caused by our busy lives.
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!