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With Term 2 underway, many parents have expressed feelings of unrest, apprehension and anxiety. Navigating new things can be challenging, but navigating a completely new way of life is downright overwhelming! Most Australians are now working from home, most kids are learning online, families are together 24\/7, there is fear and panic in the community so even the mundane trip to the Supermarket is now a dreaded activity, avoided until desperation is reached. Whilst much of our current reality is out of our control, it\u2019s time to focus on those things that are very much in our control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do\u2019s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

#1 – Create routine<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are all creatures of habit and we thrive off of routine. Whether you\u2019re creating a work schedule or a schedule for your child’s school day, routine and daily structure is imperative. Things to include: wake-up\/sleep time, meal times, coffee breaks, start\/end time of school day, online entertainment (iPad, Playstation), outdoor play time etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2 – Eat nutritious food<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nutrition is essential for brain function, sustaining energy levels throughout the day, mood stability, immunity, strength, and the list goes on! Not only is proper nutrition essential for your kids, but for yourselves as parents too. Don\u2019t forget to grab the occasional \u2018naughty\u2019 treat – this will contribute towards your sanity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3 – Stay active <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staying active in quarantine would have to be one of the greatest challenges. Gone are the days where you can pump some iron at the local gym, get your sweat on in a Spin class, or tap into your inner \u2018zen\u2019 in a Yoga session. The World Health Organization (WHO)<\/a> recommend that everyone engage in \u201c150 minutes of moderate intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity physical activity per week, or a combination of both.\u201d Here<\/a> are five things you can do to stay active!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4 – Keep busy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who would have thought that we are facing another risk equal to that of COVID-19 called Alysosis. This is a pathological form of tedium, caused by a negative emotional state (for example, boredom). We are so fixated on the health implications of Coronavirus that we lose sight of our own mental health and stability. For this reason, we must stay busy – mentally and physically. Engage in new activities, find new hobbies, continue to learn, interact with others and try to keep \u2018downtime\u2019 to a minimum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019ts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

#1 – Consume \u2018too much\u2019 media<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Excessive media consumption is a sure way to elevate stress and anxiety levels. It\u2019s important to stay \u2018in-the-know\u2019 but it\u2019s equally important to limit consumption to the minimum required to stay current. Tips to follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n