School psychologist Zipora Schuck offers advice and insight on what parents can do to get through— and gain from— this unique time
Help is almost easier to access now, considering the plethora of now-virtual resources. “You may not even need to reach out to the school,” Zipora continues. “Sometimes it’s just about taking a deep breath, admitting that you’re struggling and need help, and then thinking about where you can access the support.”
Once parents feel like they have the tools they need, they can start thinking: How do we want our children to come through this time?
The trick to nurturing the growth you hope to see? Model it yourself. “Most of your children’s memories will be of their interactions with you. We can maximize those by making sure they’re of things we want them to absorb,” says Zipora. The more parents model these five basic behaviors, the stronger they’ll be mirrored in their children:
1. Remember that it’s temporary.
This lockdown feels like it’s going on forever, but it will eventually come to an end. We’re not stuck here for the rest of time.
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