Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many families are socially distancing from loved ones, including grandparents and other family members. This is hard for us as adults, but may be particularly hard for our children to understand. This wonderful social story from Conscious Discipline is appropriate for young children, and can help them understand the reasons why we stay away to keep others safe. It can also help young children understand their own feelings about being away from loved ones, and can create a moment of connection and discussion between a parent and a child. You can access the free, printable story on the Conscious Discipline website. Just sign up for a free account!
Conscious Discipline website: https://consciousdiscipline.com I Miss My Grandparent story: https://consciousdiscipline.com/resources/i-love-my-grandparent/
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Children (and adults) may have scared feelings more often because, let's be honest, there are many scary things in the world these days! Children may have feelings of fear because of the ongoing pandemic, because of recent news events, and even because of normal childhood experiences. When our children feel scared, let them know it is okay to talk with us, and it is okay to ask for help. We can respond by actively listening, being present with them, comforting them, and spending extra time together. We can also teach them active calming strategies, such as these breathing activities from Conscious Discipline. Breathing calms our nervous system and helps us to manage these normal feelings. Follow the link below, and check out the pictured breathing and calming activities for more information! https://consciousdiscipline.s3.amazonaws.com/Free-Resources/Printable-Posters-Tools-Activities/FREE-Printable-Managing-Scared-During-COVID-19.pdf |
AuthorHi, I'm Brie Krentz, and I'm the School Psychologist at HGECC. I care about the social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health of all of our children, and I believe in Conscious Discipline as a way to minimize behavior problems and to help children connect meaningfully with others. Archives
October 2021
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