Tips & tools for you & your family
Even in the best of times, raising complex kids can be confusing and frustrating. In complex times, it’s even more overwhelming. Sometimes, before talking with our kids, we need to let ourselves do the reading, talking, and learning necessary in our own minds to make sense of it – at least for now. That’s why … Continued
Things have slipped. The house is far too quiet and you know it’s not because the kids are sleeping. In fact, you don’t even have to try and guess what your kids are up to. You know. It was the same yesterday after homeschooling, and the day before that, and the day before that and … Continued
After a long few months of pandemic pressures and uncertainty, it’s easy to lose that parenting mojo. (I know I’ve been there!) So, here are a few of the resources I’ve used – or intend to try – to keep me moving, motivated and sane!
Is your chores and rewards system letting you down during lockdown? Not sure what chores to set? Or rewards to offer? Or just want to add a bit of fun for you and your kids? Then let your kids spin the Habyts Wheel of Chores & Rewards! You can input your own items into the … Continued
“53% of parents worry too much screen time during lockdown could make children addicted.” Genna Ash, Education Technology Are you keen to put some rules in place to manage your child’s screen time, but not sure do you start? Are you trying to tackle specific issues, but aren’t clear what rules and routines make sense? … Continued
… I miss seeing everyone, especially my friends, even that teacher who talks too much …” – Julia A, California* Right now, educators are using every ounce of creativity to keep students engaged! Many kids are desperately missing group interaction with friends. Particularly for young kids, any initial excitement that came with seeing … Continued
“…some of the very same distractions I deal with in school, such as receiving texts from friends or my phone serving as a distraction in and of itself — seem much harder to resist at home.” Aliyah Rogers, NY* Even during uncertain times, some fundamentals don’t change. You may need to adjust some screen time … Continued
Not getting any easier? So, you’ve finally figured out Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, and how to download/upload 13 worksheets a day. (By the way, a brilliant start and a well-deserved “well done”!) But you still have a ton of your own work to do and the initial excitement of homeschool is wearing off for your … Continued
Homes and school are in it together – like never before. Parents and teachers are working closely together on a daily basis and feeling enormous pressure in these uncertain times. As we serve both families and schools, we at Habyts see that pain. With close family and friends in the teaching community, we understand the … Continued
When it comes to homeschooling due to school closures, time is a tricky beast. For parents, there are huge stretches of time to fill for their kids, alongside limited time to manage work requirements and supervise homeschooling. Here are three links that might help parents: here, here and here. For teachers, there are also new … Continued