Self-care is not selfish. It is an act of love. Taking care of your health and well-being ensures you are prepared physically and mentally to care for your child.
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It's very hard to hide your feelings from your children. And you don't need to, as long as you don't leave them alone with theirs. Do your best to handle your feelings so you can help them manage theirs.
If you feel overwhelmed, nervous, or have lingering sadness, it is important to reach out to a trained and experienced mental health professional. It is okay to ask for help. You are not alone. https://bit.ly/33GRhcu
Exercise regularly, eat healthy balanced meals, and get plenty of sleep. Breathe deeply, stretch, or meditate.
Information overload is real. Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to the news stories, including social media.
Remember that this current situation will not last forever. It is okay to look to the future. This is just a moment in time.
Think about the things that make you feel better, such as songs, family meals, prayers, hugs, or seeing the world through your child's eyes. Do them often.
Please join NAFSCE and the U.S. Department of Education on December 9 at 8:00pm, ET for an informational webinar following the official approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech age 5-11 vaccine. Select the link (or copy and paste the link) to register and submit your questions: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kSc2Hr35Tzm7-ULrX7gVTA
Hold onto familiar routines whenever possible to ground you and your family.
Focus on what you do know and on what you can do now.
Think about the people you turn to in difficult times. Reach out to them now by phone, text, or computer. Maintaining your connections will get you through.
You have fears and worries about the unknown. It's okay to have those feelings. It's okay to cry.
Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.
Attention: Tina Leitner's classroom at Grand Valley in Rocky Ford will close today (December 2) due to exposure to COVID-19. Children can return December 7. If your child experiences any COVID-19-related symptoms, please contact your primary medical provider.
Did you know? Until children can tie their shoes (about age 8), they need help brushing their teeth. Your children’s teeth deserve the best protection against tooth decay. Use toothpaste with fluoride. More info at https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/publication/brushing-your-childs-teeth.
Remember a period when you had a challenge or difficult time? Think about how you were able to get through it. Tap into your own strength. You are strong.
Think about all of the important things you do every day for your family. You are exactly the parent your children need you to be right now.
Your child's behavior may challenge you. It's okay. A change in routine can be stressful for a child. Children show they are upset the only way they know how – through their behavior. Don't take it personally when they act out. Pause, breathe, then respond.
