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One-on-One Time
COVID-19 Parenting Tips
Set-aside time to spend with each child (It can be for just 20 minutes) Ask your child what they would like to do
Switch off the TV and phone. This is virus-free time
Listen to them, look at them. Give them your full attention
Keeping It Positive
Say the behavior you want to see
Praise your child when they are behaving well Get Real
Help your teen stay connected
Structure Up
Create a flexible but consistent daily routine
Teach your child about keeping safe distances
Make handwashing and hygiene fun
At the end of each day, take a minute to think about the day, Tell your child about one positive or fun thing they did; Praise yourself for what you did well
today.
When Children Misbehave
Redirect (catch bad behavior early and redirect)
Take a Pause (feel like screaming, give yourself a 10-second pause) Use consequences
Keeping Calm and Manage Stress
Take a break Listen to your kids Take a pause
Talk about Covid-19
Be open and listen
Be honest
Be supportive It is OK to not know the answer Heroes not bullies
End on a good note
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