Isolation Imagination: Walking in a winter wonderland (while wearing a mask and social distancing)
These times are…wait for it… unprecedented. And they are changing how we are living our lives, how we are celebrating our holidays, and how we are being festive. Winter festivities are no exception. Where I live, the cold and dreary weather is making it even harder to see one another comfortably and safely. So, here are some festive winter fun ideas for celebrating winter holidays and the winter season safely during the pandemic!
Children’s Book for Social-Emotional Learning during COVID-19 Pandemic, Now Available!
Childhood anxiety and mental health concerns are at an all-time high surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns. Educators and parents continue to be overwhelmed by the pressing need to address ongoing challenges that young school-aged children are facing with changing routines, limited social interactions, and school closures. When the World Closed was created to be a resource for these pressing needs, as a place to begin necessary conversations with children about the current times, and inspire social and emotional growth and resilience.
The Trauma that Remains: Healing after the Pandemic
The promise of a COVID-19 vaccine gives us a reason to get life back to “normal.” But life for many is not going to be "normal" again for a long time. Even if we all get vaccinated, WE will be different. Over the course of the pandemic, the world has faced a prolonged traumatic event, and that trauma changes our individual brains. When the pandemic ends, we must begin to heal together.