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With uncertainty lingering around all corners, families have the big task of managing all the change elements. As parents, what does your new normal look like? As children, when will all this be over? These are common questions now-a-days that often are left unanswered. In fact, no one really has the answers to those questions right now. Nonetheless, life will go on and we will be required to get back to the high demand lifestyle we are so used to. Adults will go back to work, pay bills and children will return to school and go back to doing homework, eventually. Although there is some obvious uncertainty, we do know that there has been tremendous devastation in a way we could not have imaged prior to Covid-19. As the nation begins to open back up and with the attempt to heal an injured economy our communities will strive to bring things back to health. While our communities do so our families will also attempt to get back to business as usual.  

Open Communication with each other

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DDuring these times it is more important than ever to stay present while spending family time. Put away those screens and really open the floor up for deep talk about life and how it will change in the coming weeks. Create space in the day and allow for free-flowing thoughts to fill the conversation between all family members. Parents, take the time to listen to you children and how they are feeling about socializing with friends and returning back to outdoor activities. Children should have the same mindset by listening to how their parents are feeling about their concerns at this time. The more we practice this type of communication the better we will be at doing it. 

Relationship Building

It is important to develop positive and fulfilling relationships within the family. Researchers have found that daily interactions help kids grow via a relationship that aids in social adjustment, raises graduation rates, and improves children’s mental health. These interactions have to be more than just physical. Parents need to invest their time-and time truly is an investment. This will help foster the type of relationship needs for your children to hit all the necessary developmental milestones needed for success later in life.   

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Here are some tips to help:  


1.     Develop common interests
2.     Compliment your child often, and make sure the praise is genuine
3.     Respect your child’s concerns
4.     Never criticize your child
5.     Build structure


Try these steps listed above to encourage positive interaction out of your children. 

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