Putting your child on a schedule can help them feel less anxious, as well as a sense of normality in all of this chaos.

• My favorite schedule template has analog clocks on it. You can create your own schedule using the template here: https://thisreadingmama.com/visual-school-schedule-free/

• Kahn Academy offers ideas for schedules that you can follow in your home. There are various versions of the schedule based on the child's age/grade. Please check out this link if you're interested: https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vSZhOdEPAWjUQpqDkVAlJrFwxxZ9Sa6zGOq0CNRms6Z7DZNq-tQWS3OhuVCUbh_-P-WmksHAzbsrk9d/pub#kix.mouk9zropavw

• Mercury News also offers help with schedules for students. Here is a link to a schedule maker: https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/03/15/what-to-do-with-kids-out-of-schools-closed-by-coronavirus-use-this-free-schedule-maker-to-plan-the-day/

• Blank Daily Checklist: http://www.chartjungle.com/schedules/dailychecklistblank2.html

With everything going on in the world right now, our mental health must be monitored closely. Our kids feed off of our feelings, so as adults, we must be sure to check our own mental health regularly.

The CDC offers insight into how stress can impact everyone. Keep in mind that children can be more greatly impacted by something, such as a quarantine, in comparison to an adult. When your child expresses concerns or strong feelings, please listen to them and comfort them. Here is the link from the CDC that explains their thoughts and ideas more thoroughly: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html

Protecting your mental health is necessary during this time; some individuals have said that yoga, or other physical activity, can help. You could jump on a trampoline, go on a walk/hike/jog, ride horses, chop firewood, and much more! Here is a link from Very Well Mind that offers a variety of ideas: https://www.verywellmind.com/protect-your-mental-health-during-quarantine-4799766