Schools can close due to severe weather conditions such as snow, wind or flooding many times during the year, especially during winter. Last minute changes and arrangements can leave parents and children feeling stressed, worried and anxious. Below are some important things to remember when this happens in your household.
1.) Get the facts straight and make sure you have all the necessary info.
2.) Take a moment to breathe and process the changes.
3.) Make it clear in your own mind what the next steps are.
4.) Clearly communicate the facts, steps and expectations to all the changes.
5.) Allow children to 'feel their feelings' without judgement, criticism or sarcasm.
6.) Try your best and if it ends up being a challenging day regardless of your efforts, use some positive self-talk, shake it off and know you tried your best in a very tricky situation.
It's likely next time will be better.
1.) Get the facts straight and make sure you have all the necessary info.
2.) Take a moment to breathe and process the changes.
3.) Make it clear in your own mind what the next steps are.
4.) Clearly communicate the facts, steps and expectations to all the changes.
5.) Allow children to 'feel their feelings' without judgement, criticism or sarcasm.
6.) Try your best and if it ends up being a challenging day regardless of your efforts, use some positive self-talk, shake it off and know you tried your best in a very tricky situation.
It's likely next time will be better.
* For more info on this topic or to learn more about our services - please contact us at Miss Behaviour: parenting coach & consultant services for a complimentary phone consultation at 778-996-6535 or info@missbehaviour.ca
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* Learn more about Julie Romanowski - Mother, Coach, Leader, Educator, Author, Speaker & founder of Miss Behaviour: parenting coach & consultant services.
www.julieromanowski.com
www.missbehaviour.ca
* Learn more about Julie Romanowski - Mother, Coach, Leader, Educator, Author, Speaker & founder of Miss Behaviour: parenting coach & consultant services.
www.julieromanowski.com
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