I'm so thrilled for you to hear from Liz Wine. Liz's wisdom and recommendations for actions and tools are just what we all need right now.
As she mentioned, children are watching what adults do, especially during this global pandemic. Are we engaging in heated conversations? Are we limiting the amount of newsflow into our homes?
Liz also discusses various strategies for parents and educators right now.
1. Planning: As she says, "with anxiety about the unknown, work on planning a month at a time, or even just a week at a time. Right now I’ve only filled out my paper planner month at a glance for August, and filling out each week on Sunday night. I’m keeping long-term potential dates in my Google calendar. It’s easier to curb disappointment this way."
2. Calm corner or portable coping skills box. There are various resources. I even have a video on the Lives of Courage Facebook page.
3. Circle of control activity: For a printable, visit. https://www.sparktherapies.com/blog/2020/04/07/circles-of-influence-control-what-not-to-worry-about-free-printable/ Also, think about giving kids two simple choices that are BOTH ones you are willing to live with. Conscious discipline is a great resource if you want to use this time and understand what’s in your control as a caregiver. https://consciousdiscipline.com/covid19/
4. Kindness doesn’t cost. Look for ways to be kind and give back. This also helps get us out of our egocentric focus. https://kidsforpeaceglobal.org/covid-19/
5. Play: Play is the language of children, how can you incorporate play? Also consider:
You can find Liz on Instagram @liz_wine1
