Space City Parent Magazine April 2020

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COVID 19 RESOURCES

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STATE AND LOCAL SERVICES Texas Health and Human Services/Texas Department of State Health Services

For Testing information, Symptoms, what to do if you’re sick and Prevention tips

www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus

Galveston County Covid-19 information

www.gchd.org/about-us/news-andevents/2019-novel-coronavirus-2019ncov

Harris County Covid-19 Information

publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/ Resources/2019-Novel-Coronavirus

Ready Harris

self-assessment tool, recovery resources, coronavirus information www.readyharris.org

CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES CDC-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

FOOD ASSISTANCE

WANT TO HELP?

Grab and Go Lunches and Food Pantry

Volunteer and host a Virtual Food Drive!

Houston Food Bank

www.houstonfoodbank.org/covid19 *Many local school districts are offering free lunch and breakfast. Please check with your school district for more details.

Crowdsource

Harris County Coronavirus SelfAssessment Tool

Crowdsource connects volunteers to assist with no contact food deliveries to high risk Houston residents. crowdsourcerescue.com

Coronavirus Helplines

Delivering food to the Home-Bound

checkforcorona.com/harris-county#/ welcome

Galveston County

409-938-7221 • M-F 8am-5pm

Meals on Wheels Bay Area (281) 888-2503

Make and Donate Masks

Watch a How To Video Click Here!

Donate items local food banks: Items needed include: canned foods, toiletries and hygiene items, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, paper towels, diapers (all sizes) and wipes, pet food monetary donations are also crucial

Click here to find Food Banks in the Space City Area

www.bayareamealsonwheels.com

Harris County

832-927-7575 • 9am-7pm

Galveston County Meals on Wheels

TX Dept of Health

www.mealsonwheelstexas.org/find-ameal/galveston-county-senior-services/

(409) 744-2668

1-877-570-9779 Mon- Fri 7am-8pm

Contact your local health department to find out how to get tested www.dshs.texas.gov/regions/2019nCoV-Local-Health-Entities

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If you or someone you know needs help during these uncertain times, Call the United Way HELPLINE -211 -they can connect you with food, child care, transportation, and other critical information and resources.

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SUMMER CAMP Guide Active Play  ABOVE THE BAR GYMNASTICS An active summer of fun with gymnastics, tumbling, inflatables, field trips and more! www.AboveTheBarGym.com Kemah: 832-932-1466 League City: 281-672-7198  BAY AREA RACQUET CLUB www.BayAreaRacquetClub.com 281-488-7026  DANCE EXPRESSIONS We offer Summer Camps, Workshops and summer classes. Our top-notch camps include crafts, dance, snacks, and lots of fun with themes. www.DanceExpressions.net 281-996-6000  KENNEDY DANCE THEATRE Summer camps for children ages 4+ as well as several intensives geared for the experienced dancer in ballet, jazz, contemporary, pointe and more! www.KennedyDance.com 281-480-8441  LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM Land at Lone Star Flight Museum with week-long aviation summer camps designed to let your child soar. We offer two types of camps, our Pilot Maker Camp focuses on the knowledge and skills of a pilot, our Charles E. Taylor Camp explains the engineering and mechanics of aircraft. Ages 10-12 www.LoneStarFlight.org/camps 346-708-2517  SUMMER’S SWIM ACADEMY This camp is perfect for children who have some swim experience and want to get a jump start on the swim team season, or get some in-depth stroke refinement. Ages 6-14. www.Summers-Swim.com 281-332-7946 (SWIM)

Horse Camps  PALOMA TRAILS Horse/Pony Riding Camp, Summer Riding Splash Camp, Unicorn Riding Camp. Camps available for children age 18mth to 16yr, Experienced to No Experience. Summer Riding Lessons also available. www.palomatrails.com/ 713-715-9363  THE SUGAR & SPICE RANCH CAMP Mother/Daughter or All Girl Camps. Our summer camp sessions run from Saturday through the following Friday every week from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. www.TexasHorseCamps.com 830-460-8487

STEM & Educational  CHILDRENS LIGHTHOUSE LEARNING CENTER OF MAG CREEK Fun-filled & exciting activities, in-house and local area, separate field trips for different age groups of after-schoolers. Please call for information. www.ChildrensLightHouse.com 281-557-7700  FRIENDSWOOD ISD Friendswood Community Education Summer Camps are open to the public! We welcome anyone who wants to come and join the fun! http://myFISD.com/community-ed/ 281-482-6000

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 IVY KIDS EARLY LEARNING CENTERHOBBS Epic summer of fun includes exciting field trips, cooking activities, design challenges, STEM projects, science experiments, team building games, and more into 12 weekly themes!

Ages 5-12 years. www.ivykidshobbs.com 832-670-8668

is Monday through Friday from 8-5 with early drop-off and late pick-up available. Frozen Jr. June1-19 for ages 6+, Into the Woods June 22July17 for ages 11+, Descendants the Musical July20-August 7 for ages 6+. www.baactx.com/summer-program 281-938-1444

 KIDS U Register your child for a summer camp. We have many great offerings. Ages 3 and up! http://KidsU.uhcl.edu 281-283-3529

 THE PURPLE BOX THEATER Dedicated to developing a young actor’s craft through classes, workshops, camps, and productions. We offer high quality programs for Kids & Teens in Musical Theater, Theater, Improv, Dance, Voice, Acting, Musical Revue Performing Groups and Travel Teams. www.ThePurpleBoxTheater.com 818-642-4665

 SAN JACINTO COLLEGE A variety of fun & enriching summer camps for kids of all ages, including athletics, career exploration, music, STEM, maritime & more. www.SanJac.edu/summer-camps 281-998-6150  SEA STAR BASE GALVESTON Summer Camp 2020 at Sea Star Base Galveston is an intense and engaging program packed full of marine and aquatic activities. S.T.E.M. concepts have been integrated into each activity, for a fun and enriching experience! For scouts, the activities have been aligned with badge programs, so scouts can earn badges and patches while at summer camp. Overnight Camps: 11 to 17 years old or Day Camps: 8 to 17 years old www.SSBGalveston.org/camps 409-572-2560  SUMMER SCIENCE SAFARI Field trips to places where science really happens, every day!

WWW.SummerScienceSafari.com 832-305-8572  TUTORING CENTER Summer Programs in Reading, Math, and Writing for K-12. Improve your child’s academic skills to help them succeed in school. Fun learning environment. www.tutoringcenter.com League City: 281-337-2800; Pearland: 832-781-8809  UHCL ART SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS Summer Art Program classes start June 3. Create with us! 2-D/3-D Design, Claymation, Museum Maker, the Art of Movie, and more! Ages 3 ½ 18. www.UHCL.EDU/Children-Art-School 281-283-3344

Music and Arts  ALLEGRO PEARLAND ACADEMY OF MUSIC We are offering 3 camps this summer: Allegro Summer Strings Camp is a challenging & fun experience for violin, viola, cello & double bass students & will be led by the conductor of the Pearland Youth Orchestra and master teachers.

Bring your instrument, your lunch, and get ready to play music from Bach to the Future! July 6-10; 9am-1pm each day.

Singing Whales and Mermaid Tails for ages 4-6, July 13-17; 9am-12pm each day.

It Takes Two Piano Duet Camp for ages 7 and up, July 27-31; 9am-12pm each day. www.AllegroAcademyPearland.com 713-452-9402  BAY AREA ARTS CONSERVATORY Our summer workshops are Jr. Broadway Musical Theatre productions where the students audition, rehearse and then perform the show. The schedule

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 UPSTAGE ARTS YOUTH THEATER Upstage Arts has the BEST summer camps!

Aladdin (6-13), Frozen (6-13), and more to come! www.UpstageArts.com 832.797.4209

Christian  CAMP ALLEN We provide a fun & unique environment for young people to cultivate friendships, experience personal growth, and learn about the unconditional love of Jesus Christ. (located 1 hour from Houston) www.CampAllen.org 936-825-7175  CLEAR LAKE PRESBYTERIAN Sports Camp June 2-4th held at Clear Lake Recreation Center. For kids who have finished K- 5th grade. Register at www.clearlakecoa.org  FRIENDSWOOD METHODIST One Big Camp - Students entering 1st -4th grade are invited to discover their gifts and talents as they LIVE Big,LOVE Big, and SERVE Big. July 1316, 9am - 2pm. www.FriendswoodMethodist.org/children/ summer-camps/ 281-482-7535  UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH Summer fun at UBC includes Camp Kaboom, Kinder Camp Spark, Sports Camp, Kinder Sports Camp and Preteen Camp. Spark your child’s interest in science with Camp Kaboom and Kinder Camp Spark! Sports camp will keep your child active playing basketball, tennis and volleyball.

Kinder Sports Camp includes basketball, tennis, soccer, bowling, football and more! Preteen camp-overnight camp for kids! Register at www.

Ubc.org/kids-summer 281-488-8517 x225  VICTORY CAMP Amazing summer camp experience that’s close to home! All the activities your kids love in a fun Christian camp environment. Day and overnight sessions available. www.victorycamp.com 281-338-Camp (2267)

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WAYS TO SAY THANKS! SIDEWALK CHALK A BIG THANK YOU IN YOUR DRIVEWAY OR FENCE. It could be for the grocery clerk next door, or the nurse that lives down the street, or anyone driving by that goes to work every day to help the community in some way. If you have a neighbor that is a hero in your mind, mention them specifically in your drawing.

DRESS LIKE A SUPERHERO AND GO ON A WALK. Salute the garbage men, landscapers, and other workers still out doing the jobs that have to be done.

HANG SIGNS IN YOUR WINDOWS. Show your appreciation by posting a big thank you sign in your window, or in your car. Bringing smiles to everyone during these troubling times will go a long way to help us all through it.

TREAT THEM. Have lunch or even just afternoon coffees delivered from a local restaurant to the fire station, police department or doctors office you know is having to work through this.

POST A THANK YOU ON ALL YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS. You may not think it is much, but with all the negative feedback on the internet, the positive messages are very much appreciated and vital to keep up the spirits of everyone on the front lines.

DRAW A PICTURE AND BE IN OUR VIRTUAL ART SHOW ON FACEBOOK. We will host a virtual art show on our Facebook page during the month of April- look for the post, add your child’s drawing, and we will post a virtual art show on April 26th- National Superhero Day!

SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES. Even if a business isn’t physically open during this, they are still heroes in our hearts. Many are struggling to continue to pay employees with little to no income.

Purchase gift cards, schedule your kids’ summer birthday parties or summer camps now, or make a donation if you can.

DON’T FORGET THE TEACHERS! The local school districts and teachers have been working non-stop to keep our kids learning. Have your kids send them a card online or connect on a Face-time call if possible. The teachers are missing their students as much as the students are missing them.

STAY HOME! HELP FLATTEN THE CURVE! Regardless of how healthy you may feel, staying home and “flattening the curve,” is what will help the most and be most appreciated by those working in the front lines. See our ideas on family activities, virtual fun and resources in our weekly eblasts each Wednesday to help you through the weeks ahead. Sign up for our eblasts on Facebook.

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SCAVENGER HUNT! Find these 5 Easter eggs hidden in our magazine HAPPY EASTER

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P P Y E ASTER

Find 3 things that sound fun to do this summer Find an ad with someone smiling Find an ad with a star Find an ad for something to help you be healthy Find an ad with something active to do Find an ad to help you learn

FUN FAMILY

WALKS! Start a Neighborhood Bear Hunt!

Place a teddy bear in your window visible to people walking by. Take a picture and post on social media you are starting a bear hunt and for others to do the same! As families go out for walks, they can look for bears in neighbor’s windows. Visit our Pinterest Board to make binoculars out of TP rolls, hear the story online and extension activities to make it a BEAR-y fun day!

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Listen to the story

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Sing the Song

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Make Binoculars

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Go on a Bear Hunt!

ROCK YOUR WALK Paint rocks with inspirational messages and place on neighborhood side walks or trails. See our Pinterest Board for ideas.

CHALK YOUR WALK Decorate your sidewalk or driveway with inspirational messages! See our Pinterest Board for recipes on how to make your own sidewalk chalk or paint!

FIND MORE SCAVENGER HUNTS AND

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Virtual

Activities for all ages

HEALTH CARE

www.kennedy-center.org/education/mowillems/

HOUSTON METHODIST CLEAR LAKE

Offering virtual doctors office & urgent care “visits” www.houstonmethodist.org/care-options/

UTMB CLEAR LAKE

Virtual Doctors visits. www.utmbhealth.com/locations/hospitalscampuses/clear-lake-campus/hospital

A BRIGHTER TOMORROW PEDIATRICS Virtual Visits Call (281)332-0500

Helpful videos on braces care www.facebook.com/pisklakorthodontics/

CHURCH SERVICES

UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH

Online church services, activities for kids & daily messages www.facebook.com/UBCHouston/

PHYSICAL FITNESS

LITTLE GYM OF KATY

Parent and Child virtual classes on Tuesdays at 10 AM and PreK virtual classes on Thursdays at 10 AM on Facebook. www.facebook.com/tlgkaty/

STARS GYMNASTICS

Classes on stretching & family challenges www.facebook.com/groups/2445870592301869/

FBI PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST APP Learn what it’s like to train like an agent! www.fbi.gov/news/apps/fitnessapp

COSMIC KIDS YOGA

Free yoga & mindfulness for kids www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga

ARTS

BAY AREA ARTS CONSERVATORY Offering free virtual trial classes https://www.facebook.com/baactx/

ZOOS

HOUSTON ZOO

Facebook lives on different animals daily at 11am www.facebook.com/ Home Safari with videos & activities cincinnatizoo.org/home-safari-resources

GAMES

BREAKOUT EDU

Learning games platform with 1600+ games! www.breakoutedu.com/free

WHERE ON GOOGLE EARTH IS CARMEN SANDIEGO?

The world’s greatest super thief has struck again.

Can you track her around the globe to recover the stolen loot? shorturl.at/jrZ38

MUSEUMS

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON

Daily virtual learning experiences and story times www.facebook.com/cmhouston

LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM

Daily virtual activities from scavenger hunts, demos and talks! www.facebook.com/lonestarflightmuseum/ www.instagram.com/lonestarflightmuseum/

MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Go on a virtual field trip of the museum, you can also download Beyond the Battlefield – a class room kit for 2nd- 8th graders with discussion questions and vocabulary words. www.amrevmuseum.org/education-museum/ students-and-teachers/virtual-field-trip

BASEBALL HALL OF FAME

Doodle with The Pigeon series & Elephant & Piggie Author everyday at 12cst.

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CINCINNATI ZOO

PISKLAK ORTHODONTICS

LUNCH DOODLES WITH MO WILLEMS

FREE ONLINE KID-FRIENDLY CALLIGRAPHY LESSONS

View their digital collection including interviews, audio recordings & scouting reports! collection.baseballhall.org/

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STEM

NASA

STEM activities, games, reading, labs & puzzles www.nasa.gov/stem-at-home-for-students-k-4. html

SPACE CENTER HOUSTON

Download their app to go on interactive tours, 360 experiences, AR & more! spacecenter.org

BAY AREA LEARNING

On-line tutorials 7 days a week. www.facebook.com/bayarealearningcenter/

READING

HELEN HALL LIBRARY

#stayathomechallenge online story times, read aloud & virtual activities helenhall.libguides.com

CLEAR CREEK COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF PTAS Story time nightly at 6:30 www.facebook.com/CCCCofPTAs

HARRIS COUNTY LIBRARIES

Puppet shows, story times, crafts & STEM www.youtube.com/user/harriscountypl/featured

LIVECAMS

MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM

Live cams that you can view of animals! www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/livecams

CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM

Watch live cams of dolphins, otters, turtles & pelicans! www.seewinter.com/animals/webcams/mavisrescue-hideaway-cam/

EXPLORE

Is there an animal you want to see live? They probably have it. They have a ton. Way to many to list, if it’s not extinct, they have eyes on it. explore.org/livecams/currently-live/

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D Party Planning Guide  ABOVE THE BAR Parties include 1 hour of gym time and 45 minutes for the birthday celebration.

Includes inflatables, Tumble Trak, foam block pit, games, and more! www.abovethebargym.com Kemah 832-932-1466 League City 281-672-7198  ACROSPORTS Choose from a Gymnastics, Swimming, or Ninja Warrior Party. Fully trained staff members work each party to ensure safety and FUN! Only one party in the gym/pool at a time so you have the space to yourselves! www.acrosports.com Friendswood: 281-332-4496 League City: 281-967-7261

Fun ways to celebrate your birthday child while “staying home” Plan a parade!

Ask your child’s friends to drive by with birthday signs, balloons, honks … they can all pull up in front of house and open car windows and sing happy birthday to the child.

Make a Birthday Time Capsule

Include news articles from the day, pictures of your child, fill out birthday interview about favorite colors, foods, etc and then they can put it away and open as adult to remember their historical 2020 Bday! (See our Pinterest Board for bday interview questions)

Make a big deal at home!

Decorate with balloons and streamers! Bake a cake, cupcakes or cake balls! Check out our Pinterest board for lots of ideas for at home ideas to make your birthday child feel special including easy recipes to make together.

Go Virtual

Connect your child’s friends on an app, such as Zoom or House Party, where they can all be together to sing Happy Birthday! Make a balloon arch or hang balloons and curly ribbon from the ceiling and have your birthday cutie sit in front of it for a cool backdrop.

Game On!

Play virtual party games with friends like charades, pictionary or email bingo cards or a list of scavenger hunt items for them to look for and share with each other. For older kids have them connect with friends online or through their gaming system.

Watch Party

Choose a movie and a time. With apps like Kast you can use to watch a movie together on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO, Amazon Prime Video,YouTube, and even stream video games.

Sing and Dance!

Have Alexa or Google sing Happy Birthday to the birthday kiddo and ask to play kids’ birthday party music. Have a dance party. Include fun twists like play freeze dance or shine a flashlight on one person to “shine” at a time.

See our Pinterest Board for more ideas.

Make Plans for a Future Party...

 CHARA DANCE Themes include Ballerina Birthday, HipHop Birthday, Jazz It Up Birthday, and Tumbling Fun Birthday! www.charadance.com/birthday-parties 832-569-4065  CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON Celebrate your child with a birthday party at the ultimate Playground for Your Mind! www.cmhouston.org 713-535-7238  GALVESTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Celebrate with trains! Host a one of a kind birthday party that your child will never forget! Many Birthday Party Packages to choose from! www.galvestonmuseum.com 409-765-5700  HOUSTON PARTY PLAYLAND Houston Party Playland offers party packages starting at $100.00 and my be customized to fit any budget! Please visit our website to view all of our party package information and character appearances we offer. www.houstonpartyplayland.com 281-525-4163  JUMPS R US We offer Moonwalks, Slides, Water Slides, Combos, Concession Products, Tables & Chairs and more for your party rental fun! Free delivery to League City and surrounding areas, including Friendswood, Clear Lake, Webster, Pearland, Alvin, Santa Fe, Dickinson, Texas City, La Marque, Galveston and more. www.jumpsrustx.com/ 832-763-4955

Plan a summer birthday party for your spring birthday kids! Check out our birthday guide and plan now for their best party ever!

 LOBO GYMNASTICS Birthday Parties are “Chalk Full of FUN” at LOBO! Gymnastics Parties Include: obstacle course, trampolines, foam pits, parachute games, rope swing,

View our APRIL Birthday Kids online at

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 BAY AREA RACQUET CLUB 1 hour on pro court and usage of 2000 square foot palapa. Birthday child receives a Large, oversized tennis ball from the club that is signed by all party attendees. www.bayarearacquetclub.com/partiesrentals 281.488.7026

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360-degree slide from our upstairs gym to the downstairs gym. www.lobogymnastics.com 281-480-5626  LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM Get ready to soar in for a party that will not soon be forgotten! Recommended for ages 6 and up, packages include museum access, party room, and knowledge hunt. www.lonestarflight.org 1-888-FLY-LSFM (359-5736)  MAIN EVENT Main Event throws EPIC birthday parties for kids! The most FUN you can have under one roof! www.mainevent.com Webster 281-332-4500  MOODY GARDENS Rainforest theme, Palm Beach, Aquarium and more. www.moodygardens.com/education/ birthday_parties 1-800-582-4673  PREMIER MARTIAL ARTS Throw the Best Birthday Party Ever!

Martial Arts-themed birthday parties are easy for you and fun for your kids Our birthday parties are fun, active and educational - and your kid will shine in front of their best friends. Best of all, we take care of everything - so you can enjoy the day too! www.premiermartialarts.com/birthdayparties/ League City 281-332-5425 Dickinson 832-285-5177 Pearland 832-328-5139  SEA STAR BASE GALVESTON With four conference rooms overlooking the bayou, a reception hall with panoramic views, and outdoor waterfront spaces, your next event is sure to be a hit! Receive 5% off your rental with promo code: PARENTEVENT5 www.ssbgalveston.org/specialevents 409-572-2560  SUGAR LAND SKEETERS Birthdays at the Ballpark! Celebrate your birthday at Constellation Field!

No Worries, No Clean Up. We do all the work! Check out our available packages and book your party today! www.sugarlandskeeters.com/groups/ birthdays  THE HOUSTON ZOO A birthday party at the Zoo will be an unforgettable experience for you and your guests! www.houstonzoo.org 713-533-6500  THE LITTLE GYM For ages 1-12, full access of the facility with an instructor for games, music, and Lego. We set up and clean for you, offering a totally awesome birthday experience. www.tlgfriendswoodtx.com 281-482-4242 www.tlgpearlandtx.com 713-340-0042

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STOP PUT A HALT TO SIBLING RIVALRY

Sibling rivalry can be very frustrating for parents, especially while everyone is stuck at home during the covid-19 pandemic. Below are some tips to help curb the rivalry, and build some camaraderie.

Stop comparing. Every child has their own talents and short falls. When you compare your kids, it just makes them resentful of each other, which causes more struggles.

Create a team environment. Having your family work together on projects from time to time teaches them that they can work together towards a common goal, and will encourage them to do so in other areas of their life.

(Plant a flower bed, wash the car, etc…)

around the block, watching their favorite show on Disney Plus, or playing a game. Let your child choose the activity, and make sure you give them your full attention- no phones, no distractions.

Validate their feelings. Everyone gets angry with others from time to time. It is important that children know these feelings are normal, but there are appropriate ways to express themselves.

Take a break. If they can’t work it out on their own, they should take some time apart until they can find a resolution. Have them make a list of things they can do to help them cool down. (Read a book, take a walk, listen to music, etc…)

Let them settle it. Unless it becomes physical, it is usually best to encourage them to settle their own disputes. Encourage them to listen to each other and find a compromise.

These are skills that will help them through all stages of life.

One on one time. Give each child individual undivided attention. While we can’t currently take them to lunch or a movie, you can achieve the same effect by going on a walk

Don’t force them to always play together.

Everyone needs time to themselves to regroup and recharge. They shouldn’t be forced to play together if one needs some down time.

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Get some exercise. Regular exercise is not only good for the body, but it’s good for the mind, too. When you feel good mentally, you are better equipped to handle conflicts.

Set the pace. When kids see you and your spouse or other family members settling disputes with fairness and respect, they take notice. When you have an argument that they witness, explain to them how you were able to compromise so that everyone was satisfied with the resolution.

Don’t force them to share everything.

Each child should have items that are theirs, and theirs alone. In the case of community items, teach them to take turns. If they can’t work it out, the item will have to be taken away from everyone until they can settle their dispute.

If you can guide them to find appropriate ways to settle conflicts with their siblings while they are young, they will be better prepared for getting along with peers and coworkers as they get older.

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