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Why some kids are happier right now, and other unexpected effects of quarantine
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(CNN) — Like most parents, Seagal Hagege, a mom of three in Irvine, California, wasn’t exactly looking forward to sheltering in place. Together all day? In one house? How would the kids respond? Much better than she could have ever imagined, it turns out. Over the course of the past month, she said her kids, ages…
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Stoicism and Tigers who come to Tea
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· AnxietyChildren spend a lot of time worrying: that there may be a crocodile under the bed, that a gigantic cat may take them away in the night, that a flood might sweep away their home. When they seek comfort in the early hours from the terrors of their dreams, they tell us of having imagined…
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Zoom Exhaustion is Real. Here are Six ways to Find Balance and Stay Connected
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Steven Hickman, Psy.D., executive director of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, offers this timely perspective on managing our new virtual reality. Read full article: Mindful, “Zoom Exhaustion is Real. Here are Six ways to Find Balance and Stay Connected”
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Learning Through Play: 101 Ways To Keep Young Minds Occupied At Home
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Parents, right off the bat, let me say that there is no right way to be feeling about the current situation. Relief, anxiety, excitement, dread are all normal. We’re all figuring this out as we go along and doing the best we can. Virtual high-five! This is not a homeschooling post per se. This is…
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Meditation in an Emergency
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Listen to full podcast: Waking Up by Sam Harris, “Meditation in an Emergency”
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Mindfulness during the coronavirus: Harvard professor’s tips to help lower anxiety
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The coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19, continues to disrupt life as we know it. As the World Health Organization officially declared the virus a “pandemic,” cities across the country are implementing preventative measures, like “social distancing,” to try to mitigate the number of cases. To combat the scary news and anxiety around it, meditation and mindfulness can be your…