Open Minds

Feelings can have a big impact on our actions. If you know how you feel you can choose your own best actions. Pay attention to your feelings as you prepare for the start of distance learning. #distancelearning #openminds #openmindslearnbest #parenting #parenthood #parents #feelings #covid19 #quarantine #actions #notalone #fall

This summer we conducted interviews with a diverse set of parents all living in Southern California. We want to share these findings with you to support you as you prepare for and the jump back into distance learning. #distancelearning #openminds #openmindslearnbest #parents #parenting #parenthood #challenges #feelings #emotions #covid19 #worry #frustration

Growing up I remember my grandmother always had a single flower at her sink. I now know why. It is a point of sanity in a crazy or overwhelming day. Put her strategy into play when you need it. I began doing it when we had our third child and I continue it because it reminds me to pause, take a breath, and appreciate the beauty and how it changes over the days. ... #distancelearning #openminds #openmindslearnbest #parents #parenting #parenthood #sanity #grandmother #breath #flower #covid19 #sink #overwhelmedmom See more

When we did our research this summer we found that there were parents who faced bigger challenges with distance learning and the Covid-19 stay at home orders. They were low income parents, military parents with challenging deployment schedules, parents with past traumas, parents supporting students with developmental needs and parents with family health issues. We can all look out for these parents in our lives and help them as they need it with the added load of distance learning. #distancelearning #openminds #openmindslearnbest #parenting #parents #education #parentsupport #prepare #learning #covid19 #schoolclosures

As you prepare for distance learning notice the words you use and the impact they have on others. #distancelearning #openminds #openmindslearnbest #parenting #parents #teaching #teachingfromhome #words #teach