When life is going too fast, sometimes there is a desire to lock it all down in order to have a sense of control.

That's when I go back to the basics of our 3 family rules.

1. Safety

2. Kindness

3. Fun

Choose connection actively. 

Family Play Ideas:

Puzzles

Nature Walks

Movie Marathons

Self-Care Idea:

Deep Breaths

Stop and notice a sunrise or sunset

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Let's practice finding our breath.  Today's end of day reflection is inspired by the book:

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This podcast is inspired by a chat I had on Instagram with a friend from college.  Even the best of us have hard days-- what do you do when you feel like your failing?

PPrevious Poodcast about Sticky Brains:  https://everydaymotherhood.libsyn.com/negative-thoughts-sticky-brains-with-nicole-libin-phd

1) Motion Changes Emotion

2) Do an easy task -- dishes, vacuum, make your bed.

3) Sensory Rest-- headphones, hot shower

4) Creative Rest--add beauty to your world

5) Good Day Folder. 

Self-Care: Make a good day folder.  Start collecting evidence of good moments.  They aren't all bad.  Notice the shared goodness of humanity in your house and the world at large. 

Family Fun Play Idea: MOVE Together.  Balloon Volleyball.  Egg and Spoon Races.  Dance Parties.  Four Square.  Sardines. Hide and Seek.  

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Let's practice finding our breath.

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The thing that saved the second half of  2020 for my kids:  https://www.placespleasebox.com

https://www.instagram.com/placespleasebox/

I believe there is room for everyone at the theatre-- all ages and all skill levels.  Lisa shares amazing stories about kids growing and becoming  In my own life, after years of speech therapy as a child doing plays helped me be braver and bolder in my own skin.

Don't forget that if you're not ready to try theatre for kids, enjoy watching theatre with kids.  Find Shakespeare, Broadway Recordings. Not sure where to start? Watch High School Musical wherever you stream movies. 

Meet Lisa Closner: https://www.placespleasebox.com/our-story

https://www.instagram.com/placespleasebox/

Want to see the shows my kids have made?

https://www.placespleasebox.com/play-submission-competition

https://www.placespleasebox.com/past-winners

Self-Care: Go on walks and listen to Gregorian Chants.  

Family Fun Play Idea: Lisa suggests choreographing a family dance.  If you don't feel like choreographing just dance and let the endorphins flow. 

Affirmation:  You can make a choice for calm. 

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Resources for Talking With Kids:

A White Families Guide For Talking About Racism

When the News Is Scary --NPR

Talking to Kids About Violence at the US Capitol -- Common Sense Media

Parenting While Shocked

Tell Your Kids What Happened

Parenting Without Power Struggles Talking about the Capitol Building with Dr. Laura Markham and Susan Stiffleman

TRIGGER WARNING-- Trauma in Children & Suicide

Needle Movers

The Social Dilemma Documentary

Self-Care:  Hold a cup of hot coffee, tea.  Go for a walk--touch a tree.  Stretch.  Do something to be physically present in your body.

Family Play Idea: Balloon Volleyball, Family Walk, Play Four Square.  Laugh-- Play Uno.  Do something to turn towards each other and connect with your kids.  Something simple and easy.

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Affirmation:  Feel the Good, Feel the Peace, Feel the Happy in your body. 

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This show has the most listens of any podcast I produced in 2020.  Thank you for listening and sharing. 

Today's affirmation is inspired by this blog & Fred Rogers.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-art-now/201905/who-has-loved-you-being

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBt8keQTPb0

 The second most listened to show of 2020 was https://everydaymotherhood.libsyn.com/brain-breaks-and-school-at-home-with-josh-macneil

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Affirmation:  Find the Golden Moments, by reflecting on 2020 starting with today.

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