Parenting Post #5
Quarantine burnout – it is setting in for many of us, and parents are facing the same wall of exhaustion coupled with the looming summer break. At the likely prospect of becoming Camp Mom & Dad for the summer, how do parents manage the burnout, parenting, work and now “camp counselor” responsibilities? Claire Brown, LSW dives into this question in her latest Parenting Post.
A Reflection on “Making the Most” of Your Time
We all cope differently with the current challenges facing us. Some have taken to new hobbies, while others simply try to manage day by day. How to be ‘okay’ with just being and not pass judgement as to how others cope.
Grieving in the Time of COVID-19
We are already grieving the loss of a normal life. The loss of a loved one hits us even harder because the normal rituals of grieving are not available. As illustrated above, these difficult times call forth creativity and a search for new ways to come together to show respect, to grieve, and to share memories.
Parenting Post #4
Everyone is seeking to remain up to date on information and news during the pandemic, but, we also ask ourselves, how do we stay informed and yet not spend what feels like all day consumed by fear and anxiety?
8 Tips to Reduce Stress during COVID-19
If you are experiencing increased stress levels due to the globe battling its current viral pandemic, you are not alone. It is a perfectly normal response. COVID-19, for many, has been greatly associated with severe health and economic news predictions, endless data coverage reporting on the spread of the virus across the globe, and countless accounts of misinformation being spread on various platforms.
Sheltering in Place: How older adults can stay connected and active
The phrase "social distancing,” the action needed to reduce the risk of exposure to an illness or...
Parenting Post #3
This week we tackle a BIG question- “How can we maintain and present our best selves during this time of crisis?
Parenting Post #2
Consistency is the key to so many things: catching fly balls, adhering to a healthy diet, implementing coping skills. It is also a key part of parenting and, much like practicing a sports technique over and over and over, it’s not always the most pleasant practice.
Keeping teens engaged with virtual meaningful activities
In this unique time in history, we’ve been given the gift of time. But how can teens fill that time?