risking their child’s and family’s health by sending them to school . They also report deep concerns over either sending their child to school intermittently or educating them from home full-time. Either a blended or fully-remote option presents issues with childcare, work arrangements, and a lack of experience and ability to teach their own children.
All of this can leave one feeling powerless, panicked, or possibly paralyzed in fear. How then, are we to navigate through these continuously shifting circumstances, overwhelming feelings, and contradicting demands?about the looming school year, but following them may help you face it with less anxiety and a stronger sense of empowerment. So, when the next announcement of the latest change in return-to-school plans comes, allow yourself some time to breathe and consider using these five tools.
Next, rate each one independently on a scale of 1=not at all important to 10=the most important priority right now. Doing this may help you better decide how to respond to a recent announcement of a choice to either a) send your child to school on alternate days a week or b) an all-online option.Most of us think we make decisions based on the facts we have before us. In truth, we act on our interpretation of what is happening, not some objective version of reality.