Posts Tagged ‘pandemic’
COVID-19 Pandemic History for Kids
Guest blogger, Carol Olsen, is passionate about grandparents speaking into the lives of their grandchildren. When discussing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on family life, she determined to make this a teachable moment in history. Here is one of her ideas to incorporate real life into family history. A Time to Remember We are…
Read MoreWhat Do I Tell My Kids During COVID and Riots?
What do I tell my kids during COVID-19? How much news do I share with my preschooler? Why does the topic of racism spark heated conversations with my teen? Parenting is hard, always. A world pandemic and social unrest compounds the job. With littles, be sure the information you share is developmentally appropriate for the age…
Read MoreA Change of Perspective in a Pandemic
Are you ready for a total change of perspective during the pandemic? What if asking “How do I get out of this challenging time (financially, emotionally, spiritually)?” was replaced by a more thoughtful and proactive question, “What do I get out of this challenge?” There’s a totally different thought process in considering the “how” and…
Read MoreAvoid COVID-19 Rumors and Fear
Avoid rumors and accompanied fears of COVID-19 with accurate and up-to-date information. The sources we choose will heighten our anxiety or quell our trepidation. We all know media outlets differ in approaches, hype, and political bent. Choose wisely, listen well, go to the source, and share the facts. When discussing the pandemic with your family,…
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