As a parent, it’s important to practice self-care first if you want to be ready to help others. It’s difficult to take care of others’ needs if we don’t manage our own well-being first. Once you feel more grounded, helping others cope with their stress can also make your community stronger, and you can start …
We are approaching the end of month one with schools closed and most people staying home with their children. This is a huge change for many families, and by now the ideas are probably running thin on how to keep children entertained and happy. Hopefully, you are starting to adjust to your new routine, and …
Having the ability to see friends and family face-to-face is difficult right now and some children might be struggling with this isolation. One of the ways children may be able to engage in activities with their friends is to incorporate virtual play dates. With the use of Facetime, Google Duo, WhatsApp and Skype, children are able to enjoy fun activities with their …
As the Coronavirus pandemic unfolds, it is important for the health and wellbeing of our communities that we adhere to the requirements of social distancing – staying home if you can, and staying 6 feet away from one another when out in public. That said, it’s also important to remember that physical distance does not …
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UPDATED 4/13/2020 Below is a list of all the latest resources we can find to support your families’ needs during the COVID-19 epidemic. If you find anything else useful you think everyone should know, please message us on social media and we will add here. We hope to keep this page up-to date with the …
Today is a beautiful day and we know how hard it has been to be home for this extended period of time. We want to remind you to GET OUTSIDE today!!! Whether you go for a walk, run, bike ride or just sit on your patio go enjoy some sunshine today. If you have young …
Take a moment and take a deep breath. You have made it through the first week of school closings! Remember, no one is perfect, and everyone is feeling stressed with this new reality we are facing. You are not alone. Here are some tips as you prepare for week two staying at home. As always, …
During this time of uncertainty, it can be difficult to manage learning to adjust to new routines like working from home. Luckily, we know some experts at Hersick + Webster (who helped design and manage our new website), and they have been working from home for years! We’ve highlighted some of their recent tips below. Take these …
