Embracing the Learning Shift
The primary focus right now is taking care of ourselves and family. If you’re worried your child will fall behind during this time, try not to fret. All schools have been closed. Many children are in the same boat [...]
Resources for Those Who Support People in Recovery
This pandemic has caused a variety of recovery meetings to move online or phone. There are also options for those who support people in recovery. Attend Online Meetings Al-AnonNar-Anon Families AnonymousCo-Dependents AnonymousSMART Recovery Friends and Family Recovery Dharma has codependency groupsHerrenproject [...]
The Self Care Challenge
I read an email recently with a subject line of, we’re all doing the best we can. The email itself had to do with cooking new recipes during the shut-down but it got me thinking about self-care. Yes, all [...]
Quarantining in an Unsafe LGBTQ+ Environment
The Trevor Project reported on ways LGBTQ+ youth may be vulnerable to negative mental health impacts relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some LGBTQ+ young people have been forced to quarantine in unsupportive or abusive environments. It is important that [...]
Recovery During COVID-19
Social distancing has put a giant pause on recovery meetings. Thankfully, there are ways to stay committed to your recovery throughout the duration of COVID-19. Attend an Online Meeting Alcoholics Anonymous online intergroup directory has lists of virtual meetings.AA [...]
Managing Self-Talk during the shutdown
Manage your Negative Self-Talk Before It Manages You During the Shutdown! We’re three weeks into social distancing due to COVID-19. How is your mental health doing? Has your anxiety or negative self-talk been up to old (or new) tricks? [...]
Toilet Paper Crafts
Put all those toilet paper rolls to use and get crafty! All projects use toilet paper rolls and list additional supplies. At the bottom you can find other examples of crafts. It’s amazing what you can make! For Kids: [...]
Managing Screen Time
Tips on Managing Screen-Time Technology is currently becoming a huge tool for our kids to learn and interact with friends. We are facing a new normal and can manage screen-time as a family with these tips Be Realistic Come [...]
Working Remotely While Kids Are Home
With a little bit of planning you can successfully work from home and take care of your children at the same time. Utilize time your kids are sleeping Wake up early to get work done or work when the [...]
Helping Siblings Navigate Their New Forced Togetherness
Here are some habits you can structure into your family’s new normal to help siblings navigate spending more time together at home. Importance of Personal Space Everyone needs down time to just be with themselves. This is practicing self [...]