As a parent this week is just to be with my kids. This will no doubt run into next week too and that is okay.
A useful way to reframe thinking
From a facebook post.
The 5-4-3-2-1 Method
A great technique for helping children to self-calm:
Support them to think of 5 things around them that they can see,
4 things that they could touch,
3 things around them that they could hear right now,
2 things that they could smell, and one thing that they might be able to taste around them.
The idea behind it is to distract your brain from the thing that is upsetting
Credit: Shona Willis from Mataura School, Gore for the image.
This fab sesame street video is another way to engage if you have children five years and younger to support calm.
Seeing what's right with our kids #1
Practicing strength spotting #2
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Resources for parents and whānau, teachers and leaders from early learning through to senior secondary to support learning at home
Useful links for essential workers and home care provision.