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PARENTING IN A PANDEMIC

This pandemic has brought forth so many new challenges as a parent. It can be hard to manage and understand the different responses we see from our children during this time. Beginning in March WYFS in collaboration with Westbrook Early Childhood Council (WECC), presents Parenting in a Pandemic, facilitated by Kristen Gaedeke LMFTA. Parents will receive weekly resources or topics from Alyssa Lindquist, Program Coordinator of WECC. Then every other week parents will get the chance to meet through google meet and discuss these topics, and their own experiences.

Parenting in a Pandemic Newsletters

WECC Weekly Emails

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New Ideas for Fun in the Snow

You are Brave Everyday

Easy Set Up Indoor Play: Art

Easy Set Up Indoor Play: Sensory

How to Help Our Kids Shine in 2021

How to Shift to a More Positive Mindset

Easy, No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

The 7 Types of Rest We All Need

Fun Sticky Wall Activities for Kids

What Do You Look Like When You're At Your Most Cared For?

Preparing For Winter in a Pandemic

The Power of Less and Gaining So Much More

What 2020 Has Taught Us

Try Adding Stretching To Your Morning Routine

Holiday/Winter Sensory Play

Strong Backs, Soft Fronts, and Courage in Vulnerability

Easy, Fun Indoor Play

Holiday Stress in a Global Pandemic

Safe Community Holiday Events Happening in 2020

December Random Acts of Kindness Advent Countdown

Day to Day Anxiety and How to Channel Your Inner Calm

Fun Ways to Make The Most of Thanksgiving in a Pandemic

Brain Breaks: To Help Your Kids Unplug and Stay Focused

The Healing Power of Human Connection

Remote Learning: Why Your Child Struggles and Tips To Motivate Them

Gratitude Activities for Kids

Compassion in Challenging Times

Special Ways To Read With Your Kids To Inspire a Love of Books

How to Move Through Burnout

Pumpkin Sensory Play

Your Election Stress is Valid

Kids Halloween Costumes That Work Well With a Mask

Trick or Treating Alternatives

Try These Subtle Ways to Soothe Stress

Find Your Energy Boosting Go-Tos

Pumpkin Carving Tips and Tricks

How To Vote in Connecticut

DIY Scarecrow To Make As a Family

Try the 5X5 Rule Next Time You're Feeling Worried

Mantras To Help You Navigate Uncertainty

Things To Do This Fall-Community Events

Kid Friendly Places To Hike in Connecticut

Have An Apple Day At Home

Where To Go To Get Your Flu Shot

How To Handle Anxiety Over Back To School Decisions

How to Stay Mentally and Physically Well at Home

A Little Hope

Self Care Isn't Selfish

Indoor Activities to Get Your Kids Moving

Another Time, A Similar Story

Shortbread Recipe to Try With Kids

The Road to Self-Acceptance Begins with Self Reflection

Creative Ways for Kids to Connect in a Socially Distant World

Start a Small Garden with Kids

Helping Your Child's Heart During This Time

Simple, DIY Playdough Recipe

Spring Break Activities for Kids

Spring Fun for Kids

Muffin Tin Lunch

Let's Change How We Think About Balance

A New Idea For Bath Time

Classic Yard Games To Try With Your Kids

Family Pizza Night

Active Art Projects for On-The-Go Kids

National Donut Day Celebration

Who Do You Want To Be During This Pandemic?

Paper Plate Jellyfish Craft

Summer Bucket List Ideas

Make Your Own Ice Cream

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Summer Themed Weeks:

Nature Week

Colors Week

Under The Sea Week

Zoo Week

Castles & Dragons Week

Fun With Food Week

Things That Go Week

Pirate Week

Weather Week

Music Week

Farm Week

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