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If you find yourself struggling and need advice or additional help, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at awilliams@ihm-ky.org.
If you find yourself struggling and need advice or additional help, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at awilliams@ihm-ky.org.
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Tips for Parenting During Non-Traditional Instruction:
Tips for Parenting During Non-Traditional Instruction:
Develop a routine that works for you and your children. Incorporate check-in times during the day.
Start the week off by reviewing the routine on Sunday evening so everyone knows what's expected for the week. Having a calendar, printout or checklists for each day can be very helpful.
Start each morning on the right foot. Say a prayer and allow each family member to share something they are grateful for. You might even assign each family member a day that they choose and lead a prayer.
Hugs are very important! Start the day off with one for each child and give them generously through out the day!
Limit media usage not only for your children, but for yourself. The news can create anxiety in adults, and that anxiety trickles down to the children.
Each evening, review the day as a family and list one thing that went well.
Incorporate some fun activities. Reading a book together, playing a game, taking a walk, or watching home videos are great ways to bring fun into a stressful situation.
Give yourself grace! We all are new to this. It's stressful. We are going to make mistakes. We may yell at our children or spouses. Ask for forgiveness and move forward!
Five Finger Check-In
Five Finger Check-In
Developing a non-verbal way to check in with your child is important. By a show of fingers, your child can easily communicate how they are doing and even ask for help. The Five Finger Check-In is very simple. The number of fingers a child holds up will indicate how they are feeling. Teach them what each number means, and during the day, just "check-in" with them.
One finger Two fingers Three Fingers Four Fingers Five Fingers
Upset/I need help Irritated/down/frustrated Okay Pretty Good Great! Awesome!
Parents, you are doing great!
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