Parent and Family Engagement
Parenting + Remote Learning 2020-21
It's not easy being a parent during these COVID times....
This newsletter offers curated resources for managing the pandemic-enforced school/home merger. Also, note the January 12th free virtual training from 7-9 p.m. Good luck and don't forget to breathe!
FREE VIRTUAL TRAINING -January 12, 2021
Parenting During Uncertain Times
If you're a parent trying to manage your kids at home during this pandemic....or trying to strike a balance between your own job and your life while providing the increased support your kids need during these stressful time...
You might want to register for this free training hosted by Love and Logic.
Participants will learn solutions to current challenges facing families including:
- Parenting in the age of COVID
- Helping kids with anxiety, depression, worry and stress
- Helping kids stay motivated in virtual school
- Dealing with challenging behaviors
- Long-term effective parenting strategies
- Caring for your own mental health
Space is limited Click the following link to register:
Navigating screen time,
Choosing educational games,
And keeping to hygiene routines are all key.
1) Taking Care of You:
Thinking through how to manage your time.
While we're not quite in quarantine anymore, with kids staying home and parents working from home, it can still feel as if we are. This article offers helpful tips for managing your time.
2) Supporting your kids through these challenging days:
An opportunity to help kids develop inner strength
This article gives helpful tips for nurturing kids' resiliency -- yes, we're all missing out on A LOT, but let's offer other ways to think about it all.
Toddlers are one thing; teenagers another...
This article gives some good tips for how to give teenagers their space when it feels like we're all stuck in one room, together.
3) Getting your kids to help out:
CONTACT INFORMATION
ESSA/Title I, Part A Support Team at ESC 6
Margaret Barnes
Title I/ESSA Specialist
Region 6 ESC
936-435-8208
mbarnes@esc6.netLauren Hodge
Title I/ESSA Specialist
Region 6 ESC
936-435-8355
Maribel Perez
Title I/ESSA Specialist
Region 6 ESC
936-435-8233