Parenting is hard and the extra stress of COVID-19 is making it harder. It’s okay to not feel like the perfect parent. It’s okay to ask for help!

Here’s ÿve fast tips to use at home with your kids and loved ones:

1. Take care of yourself, keep calm, and manage stress. If you’re angry, take a break, awalk or a moment alone before you act.

2. Talk with your kids about their fears of COVID-19 and the ways to stay healthy,especially washing hands and staying away from people outside the home,even their best friends.

3. Create a new daily routine that includes eating meals, doingschoolwork, having breaks, and getting exercise.

4. Relax the rules on screen time to give everyone a break.

5. Keep it positive and praise your kids for good behavior. Take Five!

You can ÿnd advice on more parenting topics by visiting HelpAndHope.org.

Are you or other family members stressed or overwhelmed trying to balance work, child care, and self-care? Do you want to talk to someone about what realistic expectations for your family could look like during the COVID-19 outbreak? Find someone in your community to talk to and get real answers below:

http:HelpAndHope.org

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