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This will move you back to school with relative calm

If there is one thing we have understood from the last year it is that we do not control anything.

With this understanding we will embark on a new and challenging year in which we parents will have to keep rules, set an agenda, be attentive and also - talk to them about the difficulties.

But what must we avoid?

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Dr. Oren Tene

Sunday, 29 August 2021, 07:38 Updated: 07:40

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If we thought that the coming school year would bring us back to routine and familiar, we already understood that this is not the case.

Between the serological tests, the corona tests and the medical certificates, and all while the great exhausting freedom, many parents have been dealing for a long time with the stress and strain that wears them down and exhausts them, physically and mentally.

So here are some helpful tips to help you get through this year in peace (as much as possible).

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Do not

1.

Do not

insist on controlling:

Many things are not in our control and probably will not return to our control any time soon.

This is the new reality.

The new normalcy.

There is no point in fighting it, accept it now - many things will happen in the coming year that will not be under our control.

Here we said it.

Now let's try to internalize.

2. At the same time, do not give up on boundaries:

precisely in view of the dismantling of the boundaries of the physical school that is becoming online - you were a clear anchor of boundaries in the home.

It gives confidence.

It gives a sense of stability.

To them, and to you.

This means that isolation also has an uptime.

And there are lessons.

And there are tasks that need to be performed.

And there are things that should not be done.

Rules is the name of the game.

Keep the boundaries, now more than ever.

A tired mother and two children play behind her (Photo: ShutterStock)

3. Do not confuse children with opposite parenting positions:

If there are principles that are important for you to instill in children, coordinate them with your spouse so that you reach them more clearly. Think of these little ones as liquid mercury particles just waiting to spot cracks and flow between them. If you work together, it will help you and them, it gives them confidence to know that there are responsible adults, who know what they are doing. This is always important, and twice as important in an era of frightening global epidemics.

4. Do not be afraid to talk to the children about the difficulties:

yes, even proactively, if they seem distressed to you. A space of discourse is an enabling and beneficent experience, which even if not used immediately - shows the child that you see him and gives him direction for the future.

5. In the case of small children - hug the transition object:

Do not underestimate the importance of a transition object - "Bobby" or "Blankets" can greatly help your little one to say goodbye to you in various settings - and by talking about them, you can open a window to their emotional world.

The secret lies in a common interest and reciprocity: an object that the child is connected to - it is important that it also arouses your interest.

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1. Try to control areas that can be done by managing time and space.

For example - activities at more or less regular hours.

Keeping an agenda.

You should also insist with your spouse or partner with the children on one "anchor" meal a day where they sit down to eat together.

No screens, and no distractions.

Eating and talking.

2. Learn something with the kids.

What is important to you, what you are passionate about - will also pass on to them (hobbies like gardening, library and toy arranging projects) and what they are passionate about will also pass on to you (creative work, thinking games and yard, caring for animals and exploring the environment).

Do things you love together.

Father and son cook together (Photo: ShutterStock)

3. Use available technology: In

school - there are programs today that help children connect to unpopular tasks such as arithmetic. And in the laws - with the help of technology limit daily screen time, access to dubious sites, etc.

4. Almost trivial to say but so important: Take time for yourself.

In the diary! Determine this. Go to yoga, go for a run, go to a drawing class or coffee with friends. No matter what. The main thing - your time for head cleaning. If you are in a relationship split up some of the parenting chores into parts of the day. Teach children to occupy themselves part of the day, together or separately. This will help clear personal time for you.

5. Be flexible:

In the ongoing struggle it is important to remember - the parent leads the way, outlines a strategy and wins the war, but knows how to give up tactics and lose a battle here and there. Flexibility within limits, this is the challenge!

Dr. Oren Tene, a senior psychiatrist and lecturer in companies and organizations, will talk about burnout and its prevention as part of a lecture for graduates of Tel Aviv University on Thursday, September 2, 21

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