Remote Learning Hacks for Healthy + Happy Kiddos and Parents!
/Today we are sharing some of our favorite resources for a smoother remote learning experience! We know that right now is challenging for so many, so rest assure that these resources will be worth your time. We rounded up our favorite websites, podcast episodes and resources to help create a home environment that results in healthy, happy kiddos AND parents.
GREAT STARTING POINT:
This blog post from Branch Basics goes over EVERYTHING from how to set-up a distraction free environment for your kids, reduce technology toxins, start the day with a nutrient-dense breakfast for maximizing brain function and more! Start here for a well-rounded (and encouraging) article:
https://branchbasics.com/blog/5-parent-hacks-for-healthier-and-happier-remote-learning/
HOW TO GET YOUR KIDDOS TO LISTEN:
Plug in your headphones to listen to one of our favorite podcasts, Wellness Mama! This podcast isn’t specific to remote learning, but it shares knowledge in how to get your kiddos to listen to you (when they are use to listening to their teachers). We learned all about the “When… Then…” system of redirecting your children in this episode, which can be a game-changer!
https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/positive-parenting-solutions/
COMBATTING INCREASED SENSORY CHALLENGES:
Sharing another Wellness Mama podcast episode where she interviews an Occupational Therapist, Carol Garner-Houston. She digs deep into why our kiddos (especially those already facing sensory challenges) may be expressing greater behavioral challenges, hypersensitivity, worsening sleep, developmental regressions and more during this time. Carol also shares how to reduce these challenges through her CALM method and more!
https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/calm-kids/
TONS OF ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNGER LEARNERS:
Busy Toddler is hands-down our favorite resource for keeping your little ones entertained! Search this website for never ending activities, resources and crafts that are sure to keep your younger learners engaged and exploring in the home.
PROTECTING YOUR CHILD’S MENTAL HEALTH:
Even though your child may not express this, their world has drastically changed. They have gone from school filled with social interaction with friends and teachers, different structure and routines and the act of physically going to a different environment each day… to primarily staying at home. This is a very big change for our children and can have negative impact. This article is a wealth of knowledge regarding how to create a safe environment for our children, promote positive mental health and be able to detect mental health concerns as caregivers.
https://www.mamanatural.com/kids-mental-health-during-pandemic/
