I wrote this on Monday, the CBC ran it today. (Wednesday)
Things are changing fast, I hope this will help if you are home, have kids, and are considering hitting the booze early! (Joke!)
Top tips for families to stay sane
The piece went online fast. Here are a few additional ideas, off the top of my head, that may help.
-If you have stairs in your home, and are healthy, consider stair climbing as exercise. No, it is not Stairmaster! It is running up and down your stairs to get our heart pumping and do aerobic exercise. It will burn off some energy! (use caution, do not do this if you aren’t up to it!)
-If you’ve got a multi vitamin right now at home, it is not a bad time to take it. Our diets may change during this time and this may be a helpful boost to your immunity. I say “may” because doctors disagree on this one, but a single multivitamin is not generally harmful. (Again, practice moderation!) On a personal note, I know that Vitamin D really does help me get through Winnipeg’s winters...
-Step away from the news! If it is stressing you out, take breaks from media. 24/7 newsfeed is bad for our mental health.
-This is a stressful time. Make sure you talk about it with your family, especially your kids. We have had a lot of meltdowns in my house, we are all worried. It is only natural.
Take care! Stay healthy!
Joanne
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