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The podcast is by Christy Thomas
Today's affirmation:
"Being loving is more important than loving every moment."
You are amazing. I hope you believe it.
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Let's Celebrate Calm Assertiveness!
Part 2
I hope you enjoy my chat with Kirk Martin, you can find him on the internet at https://www.celebratecalm.com/
I'm glad to have him back. He was a guest on episodes 78, 46 & 47 in October 2019.
Self-Care: Brainstorm how you are going to take time for yourself in the fall. Start planning and dreaming now.
Play Idea: Do an act of service for a neighbor. Yard work, grocery shopping. Don't do ding-dong ditch.
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Let's Celebrate Calm Assertiveness!
I hope you enjoy my chat with Kirk Martin, you can find him on the internet at https://www.celebratecalm.com/
I'm glad to have him back. He was a guest on episodes 46 & 47 in October 2019.
Self-Care: Take 5 photos of your ordinary beautiful.
Play Idea: Pick a stuffed animal to hide around the house and take turns moving it around. Perfect for this time of social distancing and having to stay home.
Have an idea? Email me at Play4life.Christy@gmail.com or find me on Instagram here or there.
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Today's Affirmations: This to will pass. Doing the next right thing over and over, is how you keep calm and carry on
"This to will pass" was suggested by Leah! Thanks for being a super fan!
"Doing the next right thing over ad over, is how you keep calm and carry on" is from a blog by Tia Levings. https://tialevings.com/what-should-i-do-in-a-pandemic-an-essay-on-ancestors-and-anxiety/
During the Social Distancing Join me Live Daily on IG or Facebook at 12:30 PM EST.
Ep 76
Need to talk to your kids about it still, check out Episode 74: http://everydaymotherhood.libsyn.com/talking-with-kids-about-corona-virus-covid-19
Let's talk about what to do if your schools system says there is no more school for 2 weeks or more.
How do you fill that time with your kids and for yourself?
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Self-Care Idea: Each day during the school shut down pick how you want to feel and pick two things to do to help you feel that way.
Play Idea: Facetime jokes and riddles with family and friends far away. This is helpful for your kids who are nervous about Grandma and Grandpa.
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Today's affirmation is from Louise L. Hay,
"My heart beats to the rhythm of love."
Use this episode when you need a quick time out to pull yourself together at the bathroom sink.
You are amazing. I hope you believe it.
Have an idea? Email me at Play4life.Christy@gmail.com or find me on Instagram here or there.
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Corona Virus and Your Family
Episode 74
Part One: Talking With Our Kids about Corona Virus
Is the news to scary for our kids? https://parenting.nytimes.com/culture/kids-current-events
Under age 7, focus on health basics unless your kids ask you. And if they ask you about it first start by asking them what they know.
Over age 7, bring it up, ask what they know. Start where they are and share resources that are age appropriate. Be truthful and let them know that you take them serious.
Dr Binocs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-JbDMYmAQM
NYT what to tell kids: https://parenting.nytimes.com/childrens-health/coronavirus-kids-talk
Teens: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/02/well/family/coronavirus-teenagers-anxiety.html
https://kidshealth.org/Nemours/en/parents/coronavirus-how-talk-child.html?WT.ac=p-ra
Parent Squad Video with Public Health Mom: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentsquadevents/
Experiment as a family about how germs spread:
https://snhschilddevelopment.weebly.com/uploads/1/3/1/2/13125961/glittergermslessonplan.pdf
https://thesimpleparent.com/glitter-germs-activity-for-kids/#_a5y_p=4394027
Potato Germs: https://www.atozkidsstuff.com/health.html
Part Two: Get back to health basics
5 steps https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html
http://www.halseyschools.com/5-hand-washing-songs-your-preschooler-will-love/
Bubble contests. Songs of the day. Choose soap your kids like.
Part Three: Prepare
Plan for 14 days of being at home that's the incubation period. Cleaning supplies are important.
What would you do if school would close? Crafts, dancing videos
Bonus: Want More? Books and Videos about germs
Germs Are Not For Sharing Board Book for under 7: https://amzn.to/2TsqLAg
A Germs Journey: https://amzn.to/3cDaYWD
Germs Make Me Sick! : https://amzn.to/2VQCpqi
Videos:
Story Bots on Netflix "How You Get a Cold Episode"
Song on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBKvbQ12X1U
Self-Care: Buy fancy soap you like.
Play Idea: Do the germs experiments or make a jar of songs or quotes to practice for 20 seconds each time your kids wash their hands.
Have an idea? Email me at Play4life.Christy@gmail.com or find me on Instagram here or there.
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Today's Affirmation: You are enough.
In this episode we do a grounding exercise called 5-4-3-2-1.
Follow along and practice deep breathing with me.
Find more affirmations with episode 26, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71
If you like this episode and want more-- email me or find me on instagram. https://www.instagram.com/everyday_runner_christy/
play4life.christy@gmail.com
After the milk is spilled
Episode 71
What do you do when your kids spill milk? Did you know you have a choice?
Self-Care: Dress to the nines just for you!
Play Idea: Have a Leap Day family leaping contest.
Have an idea? Email me at Play4life.Christy@gmail.com or find me on Instagram here or there.
Want more? Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com
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Affirmation: I take the time to care for my own needs; doing this supports me in being a better human.
Follow along and practice deep breathing with me.
Find more affirmations with episode 26, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69
If you like this episode and want more-- email me or find me on instagram. https://www.instagram.com/everyday_runner_christy/
play4life.christy@gmail.com
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