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How to Create a New Family Routine while Kids are Home from School
Posted onNo one can say how long we will be living in isolation. We don’t know if kids will be home from school for a month or if they will end up being home through the summer. […]
How to reduce screen time when kids have to be on screens for school?
Posted onYou are usually so good at monitoring your child’s screen time. Maybe you practice Tech-Free Tuesday, or you limit video games to an hour, or you keep phones out of the bedrooms. But ever since the […]
Good Sleep Hygiene Habits for You and Your Kids
Posted onSet aside enough time for sleep. When you create your quarantine routine, be sure to schedule enough time for sleep. Then spend that time in bed. Here are sleep recommendations by age group. 3 – 5 […]
Bringing Compassion to Difficult Times
Posted onWe’ve been offered much advice on how to improve our immunity, manage the stress and uncertainty, and come out of this stronger. Setting goals and intentions for our behavior is useful, but holding ourselves to an […]
Quaran-Themes: Have Some Family Fun during Quarantine with Themed Days of the Week – Wednesday
Posted onWednesday Friends-Day Today, everyone in the family should connect with a friend – that include parents! This is a difficult time and, while you’re caring for your family, it’s important for you to receive care and […]
Quaran-Themes: Have Some Family Fun during Quarantine with Themed Days of the Week – Tuesday
Posted onTech-Free Tuesday Show your family that they can have fun without screens. After school and work, shut off phones, TVs, and computers. Get outside if the weather is nice. Do a craft or a science experiment. […]
Quaran-Themes: Have Some Family Fun during Quarantine with Themed Days of the Week – Monday
Posted onMove It Monday Get your family moving today! In the morning, you might consider taking 2-5 minutes to do some yoga and stretching together. Moments of mindfulness will help you refuel and can set the tone […]
Quaran-Themes: Have Some Family Fun during Quarantine with Themed Days of the Week – Sunday
Posted onSunday Funday No work. None. Get take out, let the house get a little messy, it’s ok. Start the day with a quick meditation exercise that will relax your body and mind and reduce anxiety. Alternate […]
Quaran-Themes: Have Some Family Fun during Quarantine with Themed Days of the Week – Saturday
Posted onSleep-in Saturday The family has worked hard all week and deserves a well-needed break. Excuse yourselves from the get-up-and-go and instead linger as much of Saturday morning as you want – in bed. Invite the kids […]
Quaran-Themes: Have Some Family Fun during Quarantine with Themed Days of the Week – Friday
Posted onFireside Friday If you have fire pit or a fireplace, this theme is a little easier. If not, you can pull up a video of a fire on your tv and make s’mores in the microwave. […]
