In this pandemic time when we are all isolated in our homes, managing patience, stress and free time is a test for each of us. However, those who are most stressed during this time are your children, since they have to devote most of their time to online learning which is being organized by the Ministry of Education through television, schools and their teachers through Skype, Zoom , Viber, WhatsApp, and other similar platforms.
Their need for help from you as parents in using all these platforms to manage to catch up on lessons and respond to teachers’ requests is extremely great. In addition, they also need guidance on how to learn lessons without additional emotional burdens.
They should be helped by you as an adult, either as a parent, sister or brother, both with online lessons and with the organization and development of any fun and recreational activity. This is how the level of stress and boredom of children, even yours, is achieved, where joint activity, either through play – quizzes, riddles, etc. they make time pass faster and staying at home will not cause them psychological and emotional problems. Moreover, this will also affect the prevention of potential conflicts and domestic violence.
Try to avoid spending time watching TV during this time. If you already like to spend time in front of the TV, then watch as many sports programs, entertainment programs, documentaries or any favorite movie. Avoid watching programs related to the current state of the pandemic and political developments, because these only increase depression in you and your family.
During this time of staying at home, we will have much greater opportunities to learn about each other, get to know each other and understand each other better without judging or prejudice. Together, we will manage to be an exemplary family for overcoming this difficult time for all of us, not allowing time to turn into depression, stress and boredom, but giving love to each other, helping each other the other in lessons, cooking and other fun activities.
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