YOU CAN'T POUR FROM AN EMPTY CUP
It will also be important to take sometime for yourself now that your children are at home. Get outside, keep active and journal too. In our house we call it the Mandatory Rest Period. This is a time where everyone needs to pause to read, journal, rest, meditate or just breath, without electronics. ( It was actually used as a pause from students on long ski trips, thanks Mr. Neves) It's really is such an awesome quiet time without the "glow". There needs to some escape from social media, news feeds, gaming and the constant notifications pop-ups. The Calm in the Storm App (under the personal growth tab) has guided body scans and breathing activities that "force" you to relax. These guided strategies are great for any age.
These are scanned journal prompts for adults. Remember to take time to also look after your own mental health, away from electronics.
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How to support your family during uncertain time
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GAME NIGHT
1. Minute To Win It Games:
2. The Flour Game. This hilarious game requires only two items and one of them is probably already in your kitchen. This one is just plain old good clean fun. Well, clean may not be the best way to describe it! The messy faces are worth it though. It’s a great time for all ages. If you’ve never tried it, this is a good one to start with. It’s easy to set up. The rules are easy to understand. And a face full of flour is universally funny!
3. What’s In The Bag Game. For this one, you only need one item. In this game, the kids often have the advantage. That’s a good equalizer. On other family game nights when the older ones may have an easier time with whatever the activity is, this game evens those odds.
4. 20 Questions Game
This is a personalized version of the game 20 questions from Teach Mama. It gives a Headbands type of spin to it and allows you to use pictures of people you know or are familiar with. It would be easy to create themed versions of this game such as a Disney theme or famous families theme.
5. Board Games For Family Game Night
Family game night ideas don’t have to be complicated. You can create lasting memories sitting around the kitchen table with a bowl of popcorn and a board game or puzzle.
6. A free link to a Cards Against Humanity Family Edition below
1. Minute To Win It Games:
2. The Flour Game. This hilarious game requires only two items and one of them is probably already in your kitchen. This one is just plain old good clean fun. Well, clean may not be the best way to describe it! The messy faces are worth it though. It’s a great time for all ages. If you’ve never tried it, this is a good one to start with. It’s easy to set up. The rules are easy to understand. And a face full of flour is universally funny!
3. What’s In The Bag Game. For this one, you only need one item. In this game, the kids often have the advantage. That’s a good equalizer. On other family game nights when the older ones may have an easier time with whatever the activity is, this game evens those odds.
4. 20 Questions Game
This is a personalized version of the game 20 questions from Teach Mama. It gives a Headbands type of spin to it and allows you to use pictures of people you know or are familiar with. It would be easy to create themed versions of this game such as a Disney theme or famous families theme.
5. Board Games For Family Game Night
Family game night ideas don’t have to be complicated. You can create lasting memories sitting around the kitchen table with a bowl of popcorn and a board game or puzzle.
6. A free link to a Cards Against Humanity Family Edition below
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