In this last day of preparing for virtual school, I took the time to read a blog. On the busy days of work, these are often the email I prioritize to end of my list of "to do's." I am thrilled that I read it today. It was a post by Rachel Simmons. You may have seen her on Good Morning America episodes before. In the days to come that will be filled schooling from home, working, trying to keep the anxiety and fear at bay, and seeking ways to use this situation to point to the amazing God we have, it was words I needed to be reminded of. Rachel's post: I have been way more tense lately. There have been a few moments where I've spoken more harshly than my daughter deserved, and when my anxiety has come through as anger. Have you been experiencing that, too? One strategy I've found useful is writing a note to my daughter to apologize and/or explain what's really going on for me. I invite her to respond on the other side. This time, I got a resolution. It doesn't always go that way. Why write a note to your child? Because it gives her the opportunity to read it on her own terms and in her own space. Because it shows your ability to be self-reflective, vulnerable and accountable, three critical behaviors to model for your child. And because getting a note can make your child feel that much more respected, and special, in a tough moment.
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