Coping with Covid
Self-Care in the Time of Coronavirus - Child Mind Institute
Suggestions from this article:
Self-Care isn't a luxury, it's essential
Make time for yourself
Prioritize healthy choices
Be realistic
Set boundaries
Reconnect with things you enjoy
Be kind to yourself
Single Parenting During the Coronavirus Crisis - Child Mind Institute
Suggestions from this article:
Acknowledge that right now, you (we) are in survival mode
Set the parenting bar low (are they fed, bathed, loved? good!)
Settle for less academics (communicate with your student's teacher(s) about where you're at as a family)
Go back to basics (sleep, nutrition, exercise)
Find a few minutes a day for yourself (you can't pour from an empty cup!)
Relax screen time limits (this crisis will pass!)
Find your supports (who can you lean on?)
Make a plan to juggle work & childcare
Get ahead of behavior issues (understand there will be some tantrums & regressions)
Figure out what does & does not work for you
How to Help Young People Cope With Grief and Loss During COVID-19 - The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds
How to Handle Anxiety Over Back-to-School Decisions - The New York Times
Suggestions from this article:
Accept uncertainty
Distinguish between productive & unproductive worries
Stop fighting with your feelings (it's okay to feel upset - it's how we handle those feelings that is important)
Cultivate compassion - be kind to yourself!
Pay attention to grief
Practice flexible thinking
Focus on your values & find sources of meaning
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