Getting Settled in Unsettling Times

We’re guessing that your day currently looks nothing like your old routine. Teens are home from school when they should be at college or in the classroom, and parents may be working from home or not working at all. In other times of stress, you’ve probably had places you’ve gone or people you’ve seen to vent some of the emotions, but the current crisis is even taking away those outlets. What can you do? Focus on what you can address, which begins with emotional security in the home. Your job today? Check-in on how each family member is feeling.

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About Melissa Ford

Melissa Ford is the senior strategist at Women Online. As a writer, she covers a diverse range of topics including education, health, technology, and parenting. She is also the mother of amazing twin teens.

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