Do you have any of your own “Time-filling Tips”? If you have any great tips or recommendations, please feel free to pass them on so that they can be included in this section.
ACT
If you have downloaded your WNA Member Month Activities Calendar (link above), you will notice some items you can action this week to take advantage of your WNA membership.
These include:
READTake the time to visit the WNA website and read some of the recent blogs submitted by WNA members. Some of them might be relevant for you to share with your own audience via social media, or they may inspire you to write your own blog to submit to our website.
SURVIVE
Home learning is starting to stretch the imagination (and patience?) of many parents. Renowned Australian author, podcaster and advocate for tween and teenage girls, Rebecca Sparrow has been sharing some lockdown gems to keep the household entertained and educated. Here are just a few of her recent recommendations:
FREE!!!! 4 Easy Strategies To Build Stronger Connections With Your Kids
If you’re feeling particularly disconnected from your kids right now, this video might be of some use. I filmed it last year and I offer up 4 different strategies for creating stronger ties with our kids when life feels overwhelming and busy. It’s nothing too tricky but these tips (the importance of warm hellos and goodbyes, a shared journal, discovering their love language and more) could help you connect a little better during this stressful, bizarre time. Go here and use the free code: 4TIPSFREE
BRAVE – free online program to help parents and kids with anxiety
Now this is info, you’re going to want to save.
BRAVE is a free online program DEVELOPED BY ACADEMIC RESEARCHERS to help kids and parents who are experiencing anxiety.
Here's the lowdown ...
A team of academic researchers from the University of Queensland, University of Southern Queensland and Griffith University have developed a FREE online CBT program for anxious kids and their parents. Research undertaken over 12 years has led to the development of BRAVE, an evidence-based CBT program that has been proven to help young people and their parents overcome anxiety and stress.
If you or your kids are struggling to navigate life at the moment and could use some help -- please head to the websites below. You are not alone. Help is available.
You can find more about BRAVE here.
Hey Sigmund – New Facebook Page
I’m a huge fan of Karen Young – the Australian psychologist behind Hey Sigmund a site dedicated to helping kids and teens and adults with their mental health. Karen’s Facebook page was recently hacked so she’s set up a new page. She’s posting lots of good info as always – find it here.
Family Dance Moves – GET. ON. IT!
From the Nutbush and the Bus Stop to the Macarena and YMCA … here are 14 dance moves to teach your family because there’s only so much decluttering you can do,right?
Queensland Small Business Champion Report
Maree Adshead, Queensland Small Business Champion, has provided some good information on priorities for small businesses affected by COVID-19. You can read her report here.