Community Cards - A Kid’s Ministry Resource:
At this time you and your kids might be feeling a little isolated as many community based activities have stopped for the time being. Here is a resource to help create a little community.
Online resources from Community of Christ
Five tips to remain connected when you’re practising social distancing or in quarantine:
1) Think about how you can interact with others without putting your health (or theirs) at risk. Can you speak to your friends or neighbours from over a fence or across a balcony? Or simply pick up the phone and make a call to say ‘hi’?
2) If you have access to it, use technology to stay in touch. If you have a smartphone, use the video -chat functions to keep in touch
3) Make an effort to check in with your friends, family, and neighbours. Maybe you can offer to assist people in your life who may be more vulnerable (for example, those with no access to the internet or who cannot easily use the internet to shop online). It’s not just family and friends who require support, but others in your community. Showing kindness to others not only helps them but can also increase your sense of purpose and value, improving your own well-being.
4) Spend the time connecting with the people you are living with. If you are in a lockdown situation, use this time to improve your existing relationships.
5) Manage your stress levels. Exercise, meditate, and keep to a daily routine as much as you can.
(Source: adapted from The Conversation 14 March 2020)