Wellness Newsletter - January 29, 2021
Memorial Wellness Weekly Newsletter
Parent/Teacher/Community
January 29, 2021
- Exercise #1: Focus on how we are similar to others rather than how we differ. This will strengthen our ability to connect with others and show our acceptance.
- Exercise #2: Turn empathy on and off. It's great to feel with others and interact deeply but be careful not to get consumed.
- Exercise #3: Reps in Empathy can be rewarding. Active listening and sharing common experiences, allow for reflection, self-awareness and growth.
Read of the Week:
- Do you have trouble finding out about his/her school day? Try these questions
- Helping Children Cope with Changes from Covid-19
- 12 Fun Things to Do with Friends and Family over Video Chat
The AAP recommends the following (healthychildren.org):
Children 6 to 12 years of age should sleep 9 to 12 hours per 24 hours on a regular basis to promote optimal health.
Children 6 years and older need 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity on most days of the week (free play and organized sports focused on fun).
The AAP recommends that families create a Media Plan in order to address the multifaceted impacts that all kinds of media and screen time have on children. Attached to this report is a Tip Sheet for parents on screen time. Additionally, create your family media plan here: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/media/Pages/default.aspx
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