Wellness Newsletter - December 13, 2020
Memorial Wellness Weekly Newsletter
Parent/Teacher/Community
December 13, 2020
Boundaries
Oversharing has become normalized. We should create boundaries and teach our children to do the same. Let's focus on how to keep adult worries with adults.
Boundaries are the invisible lines we draw with ourselves and others to keep our self concept and privacy intact. Our identity and integrity depend on them.
- Model the behaviors, children learn first by observation.
- Awareness and self control can go a long way, children are intuitive. They sense stress or joy through watching body language and hearing the tone in our voices.
- Pay attention to the topics that can be confusing or stressful: money, illness, strains in relationships, gossip and other toxic behaviors.
- Social media is tricky, our children don't understand who is privileged to see our posts. Curb their exposure to your platforms.
Expressing yourself and managing these boundaries are important. Choose someone who will respect your boundaries and will be private with your words.
Nurture your whole-self!
Read of the week:
December Theme:
Self Advocacy
The power of your words
Visit:
Listen:
Boundaries.me podcast
Watch:
Interesting Read for Parents:
Upcoming opportunities:
Talk Time with Your Student:
- Do you have trouble finding out about his/her school day? Try these questions
- Changes in Holiday Routines due to Coronavirus
- Helping Children Cope with Changes from Covid-19
- 12 Fun Things to Do with Friends and Family over Video Chat
Meeting Our Needs:
You can only be the best version of yourself if you have a solid foundation.
More Tips and Help:
Resources:
Memorial School Wellness Team
Beth Purcell, Assistant Principal, purcellb@sau25.net
Christine Hodgdon, School Counselor, hodgdonc@sau25.net
Anna Cook, School Nurse, cooka@sau25.net
Katelyn LeBlanc, School Social Worker, leblanck@sau25.net
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