When the pandemic is over and life gets back to something
resembling normalcy, our children will have emerged with
these five positive and important lessons if we take time now
to cultivate positivity.
Hope and positivity in the face of a tough situation.
This is one of the most important lessons there is in life, and
it’s up to parents to push aside our fears and anxiety and model
hope and positivity now. We all face difficult times in life, and
knowing how to navigate those times while holding onto hope
is what keeps us afloat. There is much we can do to keep hope
alive in ourselves, such as cultivating optimism, practicing
gratitude, doing random acts of kindness, taking time for selfcare,
and finding silver linings. To teach this lesson to your
child, practice these skills together each day. Keep a gratitude
journal, do acts of kindness together, and take time to get
outside into nature or do something fun. Keep your words and
tone positive and hopeful so that the vibe of your home remains
nurturing to all.
It’s okay not to know the outcome. We have no idea when
this pandemic will end or when we’ll be able to gather again for
a concert with friends. And that’s okay, because not knowing
the outcome forces us to find joy and happiness in the moment.
None of us can truly ever know what tomorrow will bring, and
so it’s good to learn to take life one day at a time and to find the
good where you are each day. Teach this important lesson by
cultivating mindfulness so that your child will see you living
in the present moment and enjoying it. Talk with them about
the importance of taking each day as it comes because all that
truly matters is the moment we are in.