BALANCING SCHOOL, & PARENTING DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC Set realistic Goals: Make a list of the most important things you absolutely must get done for the day, followed by the things you'd like to get done, and things you'd like to work on if you have time. Create a schedule & routine: When everyone knows what to expect throughout the day, there will be more order around the household. Allow screen time-it's okay. In this unprecedented time, Depending on your circumstances, you may have found yourself balancing work, parenting, and even schooling simultaneously during the day. This transition can be overwhelming and stressful, but below are some tips to help alleviate some of those stressors. Take advantage of FREE VIRTUAL field trips Stay connected with friends and loved ones: Plan zoom parties, Netflix watch parties, and encouragement calls. Take Breaks: Get some fresh air, go for a walk, take a nap, etc,: and allow yourself time to process and regroup when feeling overwhelmed Practice Self-Care: Self-Care doesn't have to be a luxurious spa day or an extravagant shopping trip; it can be as simple as taking a shower and listening to your favorite jams. There are some great self-care ideas listed in the bottom section of the newsletter! Student Parent Newsletter OCTOBER 2020 IN THIS ISSUE Balancing School & Parenting during COVID-19 Pandemic College & Community Resources How to practice Real self-care Safe Halloween alternatives 2020
Set realistic Goals: Make a list of themost important things you absolutelymust get done for the day, followed bythe things you'd like to get done, andthings you'd like to work on if you havetime.Create a schedule & routine: Wheneveryone knows what to expectthroughout the day, there will be moreorder around the household.Allow screen time-it's okay.
In this unprecedented time, Depending onyour circumstances, you may have foundyourself balancing work, parenting, andeven schooling simultaneously during theday. This transition can be overwhelmingand stressful, but below are some tips tohelp alleviate some of those stressors.
Take advantage of FREE VIRTUALfield trips Stay connected with friends and lovedones: Plan zoom parties, Netflix watchparties, and encouragement calls. Take Breaks: Get some fresh air, go fora walk, take a nap, etc,: and allowyourself time to process and regroupwhen feeling overwhelmedPractice Self-Care: Self-Care doesn'thave to be a luxurious spa day or anextravagant shopping trip; it can be assimple as taking a shower and listeningto your favorite jams. There are somegreat self-care ideas listed in thebottom section of the newsletter!
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CCS Fuel-Up Meal sites- Grab and Go meal siteswill be assigned by the nearest location to thestudent’s home address.
When: Every Wednesday 11 a.m. to 1p.m. & 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Any child 18 andunder can pick up a five-day meal pack.
CSCC Mid-Ohio Market- The Mid-Ohio Market atColumbus State (MOM@CState) is a resourcefor students and community members toaccess free, fresh, and shelf-stable food on aregular basis.
Location:400 Grove Street on the ColumbusCampus.
FreshTrak- helps link people to resourcesbased on their zip code.Free meals for Children- Free fresh producebundles are available at Columbus Recreationand Parks community centers this month.
Meal Distribution
Student Advocacy -Team members in StudentAdvocacy are dedicated to helping students resolveissues so they can stay focused on achieving academicand personal success.Counseling Services - Counseling Services is providingteletherapy during COVID-19. We can be reached at614-287-2818 or via email [email protected] Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) - The PositiveParenting Program (Triple P) gives parents andcaregivers of children 0 to 8 years old new ideas and achance to meet other parents. Please see upcomingsmall group sessions that are free and virtual.Motherful - supports, empowers, and nurtures singlemothers and their families in Columbus, Ohio by
Franklin County Skill Boost- is aimed at assistingindividuals recently affected by employment shutdowndue to the Corona Crisis and are experiencing financialchallenges: Positive Parenting Workshops (Action for Children):-Action for Children offers several programs andworkshops for parents to learn and develop new skillsto help them.Bloom - A free store serving families with youngchildren in Columbus, Ohio. Our store opens twice permonth. Shop for free baby items including clothes,accessories and toys. Please complete the registrationform before you arrive. (Curbside pick up is availablefor diapers and wipes only.) PRC Emergency Assistance - Franklin County'sPrevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC) PlusRental Assistance program provides one-time rentalassistance payments for eligible families struggling tomeet rent or facing eviction as a result of the COVID-19pandemic.
When: October 10 from 11a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Hilliard PresbyterianChurch. Trick or Treat: 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Boo at the ZooWhen: October 16-18,October 23-25, October 31Where: 4850 W Powell rd,Powell OH 43065MUST PRE-REGISTER!
Candy by the CarloadWhen: October 24 from 4p.m.- 6 p.m. Where: Powell, OH in theMunicipal Building ParkingLot at 47 Hall Street. Theparking lot will betransformed into a trick-or-treater’s treasure chest.
Brick or TreatWhen: October 19 – 31Where: Legoland DiscoveryCenter, Easton Town CenterAdmission: $19.95 PerPerson, Children 2 and UnderFREE
Trick or Treat Trail PrairieTownship
When: October 24, 6:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.Where: Westland HighSchool Parking Lot.
Radiant Life Trunk-or-TreatWhen: October 25, 11:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. Where: Radiant Life Church(7100 Post Road, Dublin)
Trophies awarded for the best-decorated cars/trucks.
REPLACE Binge watching Netflix with SLEEPREPLACE complaining with GRATITUDEREPLACE overthinking with ACTIONIMPROVE your mental diet- your diet isn't just whatyou eat- its what you watch, read, and invest timeinto. CUT THE JUNK!Set CLEAR BoundariesSay POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS every morningDrink LOTS of water & exerciseCREATE a Vision BoardTake a BREAK from Social MediaREAD a BookGet CREATIVE
ColorPaintDrawCraftsJournal
Safe HalloweenAlternatives 2020
How to practice real self-care
For more information please contact Barbara Smith-Allen at [email protected]
Stay Calm and Parent On!Right now there is more stress, confusion and uncertainty in our world.
Nationwide Children's Hospital has partnered with Columbus State CommunityCollege to offer multiple positive parenting Small Groups.
Topics include:Being a Parent Tuesday, October 27th from 10 – 11 AMHomework Wednesday, October 28th from 2 – 3 PM
Coping with Stress Thursday, October 29th from 6 – 7 PM
Small groups are FREE, VIRTUAL on Zoom, brief 1 hour sessions
and you can take as many as you like!
If you are interested and would like to sign up, please contact Crystal at 614-301-3970 and leave a message or email at
