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Managing the Emotional Elements of this Time

March 17, 2020

Dear Parents of the Jarrow Community,

I am writing to share some resources for managing the emotional elements of this global crisis.

First and foremost, it is important to remember that this is an unprecedented event which calls us to revel in uncertainty. It may sound counterintuitive or initially lead to a greater anxiety response, but nobody knows what to do. I invite you to consider that this fact is actually an extraordinary relief. There is no “right” way, or perfect path. The way forward is to use the information we are getting in combination with our own inner wisdom and expertise about our own children to craft a new daily life. What works for your neighbor or classmate may not work for you. This facing into uncertainty can be daunting, so remember it is in the ambiguity that possibility resides. Here is a simple list for your family to manage time, anxiety and learning.

MOVE. EAT. READ. FEEL. CONNECT.

Move your bodies. Fresh air is wonderful but there are also lots of tech-assisted options such as Go Noodle. A good old fashioned dance party or hokey pokey will do the trick.

o  https://www.gonoodle.com

Eat good food. Involve your children in preparing it when possible. Practical life (chores) are part of Montessori curriculum. Now is a great time to increase your child’s responsibilities at home.

o  https://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/01/27/age-appropriate-chores-for-children-and-why-theyre-not-doing-them/

Read together. Read aloud. Read silently. Model reading. If you need a break, model how to use an audio story using these amazing folktales from around the world. Bonus: Coloring pages to go with each podcast.

o  https://www.npr.org/podcasts/532788972/circle-round

Feel your feelings. Expect emotions to ebb and flow. Your own, and those of the children! Can you name and express your own emotions? It is HARD for many adults. Consider making a feelings faces chart for your family to use. This can be a great photo project with your smart phone and printer or an art project. Your children will be great at telling you what your angry face looks like!

o  https://copingskillsforkids.com/blog/make-your-own-feeling-faces-chart

Connect!! Teach your child letter writing (or picture mailing for the pre-literate children!), FaceTime or Skype with classmates and relatives, teach your child how to dial a landline phone and make a phone call.

MOVE. EAT. READ. FEEL. CONNECT.

If you feel you have a social-emotional situation you cannot manage, please email me and we can arrange a 30-minute consultation via Zoom.

Here are some additional resources.

Managing Anxiety During Coronavirus – For Adults

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html

https://adaa.org/finding-help/coronavirus-anxiety-helpful-resources

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/parenting-new-generation/202003/reassuring-children-during-the-covid-19-pandemic

https://www.trilliummontessori.org/consistency-and-routine/

Talking to Children about Coronavirus

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/countering-covid-19-(coronavirus)-stigma-and-racism-tips-for-parents-and-caregivers

https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus

Sending my support and healthy wishes to you and your family,

Dr. Sara Knickerbocker

School Psychologist

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