This year’s Easter will be different from the previous ones. We won’t visit our loved ones and we’ll probably miss them very much. Let’s allow ourselves to feel longing. It tells us who is important to us and what we really miss about our “previous” life.
Where we, adults, see the “impossible, unprofitable, unimportant”, children think and ponder, sometimes coming up with surprising solutions. Now is the time when our and their ingenuity matters even more. Let’s give children space to create new solutions and let’s not be afraid of making mistakes. It’s a natural part of learning and problem solving.
Do you ever wonder what day of the week it is? We run from task to task, trying to execute our plans and meet expectations, whilst trying to not go crazy. Sometimes we explode because we feel too much tension and we lack perspective. Life can irritate children too. Try two simple exercises together and see if it gets easier for you to live in the moment.
I think every child in the country already knows how to wash their hands properly. In current conditions, you need to take care of yourself even more. Let’s not forget that health is not only a healthy body, but also a healthy mind. Let’s not ignore our own and our children’s fears and anxieties. Let’s talk and listen to each other. Here are ideas for how to do it in a fun way.