Sure, we're physically sharing space with our kids all day every day. But that doesn't automatically mean we're emotionally connected. Keep these four rules in mind to help the whole family get what they need. TiltParenting
Parents around the world are grappling with the same hard truth: There is no playbook for parenting through a global pandemic. Routines are upside down, anxiety is high, emotions tumultuous. For our differently wired children, the dysregulation is often especially marked.
In navigating this crisis, our kids are demanding more of us, even as we’re juggling more than our fair share of roles and responsibilities. We won’t balance and execute it all perfectly, but we can help ourselves by tending to our emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing — and prioritizingThe truth? There is no “right way” to get through this pandemic. We don’t have to be productive, or revisit an old hobby, or even change out of our pajamas .
What this looks like will depend on your child: It could be an invitation to play a game or a philosophical conversation started just after the lights go out. It might even be an offer to help cook dinner, garden, or clean . Regardless, we want our response to be the same: prioritize family over everything else and be present. Our kids are going to need us when they need us.
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