{"id":8277,"date":"2020-05-07T16:12:38","date_gmt":"2020-05-07T20:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.willclower.com\/blog\/?p=8277"},"modified":"2020-05-11T10:50:20","modified_gmt":"2020-05-11T14:50:20","slug":"covid-advice-for-families-keeping-it-positive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/blog\/?p=8277","title":{"rendered":"Covid Advice for Families: Keeping It Positive"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"CDCThese posters from UNICEF other international health organizations are designed specifically for our current situation of being house-bound, but as applied to families.<\/p>\n

Over the next 6 weeks, they will cover many issues you may face if you are quarantining with kids.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to download this poster from the WHO website.<\/p>\n

_________________<\/p>\n

Say the Behavior You Want to See<\/strong><\/p>\n

Use positive words when telling your child what to do; like “Please put your clothes away’ (instead of “Don’t make a mess”)<\/p>\n

It’s All in the Delivery<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shouting at your child will just make you and them more stressed and angrier. Get your child’s attention by using their name. Speak in a calm voice.<\/p>\n

Get Real<\/strong><\/p>\n

Can your child actually do what you are asking them? it is very hard for a child to keep quiet inside for a whole day but maybe they can keep quiet for 15 minutes while you are on a call.<\/p>\n

Praise Your Child When They Behave Well<\/strong><\/p>\n

Try praising your child or teenager for something they have done well. They may not show it but you’ll see them doing that good thing again. it will also reassure them that you notice and care.<\/p>\n

Help Your Teen Stay Connected<\/strong><\/p>\n

Teens especially need to be able to communicate with their friends. Help your teen connect though social media and other safe distancing ways. This is something you can do together, too!<\/p>\n

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