During times of struggle, we question whether wellbeing or joy or happiness is important – right now, wellbeing is even more important so we can stay healthy, be resilient in times of change, and help our struggles feel manageable. How do we build this resilience, while being compassionate? Heather Quackenboss, Human Development and Relationships Educator at Extension tells us how we can do this.
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Our kids, like us, are living through something none of us has ever experienced before. And while we are all more anxious, nervous, scared, and frustrated, our kids are too. Having real conversations with our kids can help them share their feelings, understand what is going on (at an age appropriate level), and give them the opportunity to help and cope.
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Not only is it important to keep your body healthy, it is also important to keep your mind healthy. The social distancing has had an effect on our mental health. This great poster (in English and Spanish!) from Give an Hour is all about Healthy Habits for Emotional Well-being.
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May is Mental Health Month and Mental Health America showcases that mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and wellbeing as well as that mental illnesses are common and treatable. This year’s theme is #4Mind4Body, to raise awareness about the connection between physical and mental health and explore methods to improve our whole health such as humor, social connections, spirituality, exercise, and gratitude.
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