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Families across the country are adapting to the evolving changes in daily life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Most schools, places of public gathering, and nonessential businesses are closed, and parents and other caregivers are faced with helping their families adjust to the new normal. This includes trying to keep children occupied, feeling safe, and attempting to keep up with schoolwork as best as possible. None of this is easy, but it helps to stay focused on what is possible in order to reinforce a sense of control and to reassure children that they are okay, and that the situation will get better.

It is very important to remember that children look to adults for guidance on how to react to stressful events. Acknowledging some level of concern, without panicking, is appropriate and can result in taking the necessary actions that reduce the risk of illness. Teaching children positive preventive measures, talking with them about their fears, and giving them a sense of some control over their risk of infection can help reduce anxiety. This is also a tremendous opportunity for adults to model for children problem-solving, flexibility, and compassion as we all work through adjustting daily schedules, balancing work and other activities, getting creative about how we spend time, processing new information from authorities, and connecting and supporting friends and family members in new ways. The following tips can help.

STAY CALM, LISTEN, AND OFFER REASSURANCE

Be a role model. Children will react to and follow your reactions. They learn from your example.

Be aware of how you talk about COVID-19. Your discussion about COVID-19 can increase or decrease your child's fear. If true, remind your child that your family is healthy, and you are going to do everything within your power to keep loved ones safe and well. Carefully listen or have them draw or write out their thoughts and feelings and respond with truth and reassurance.

Explain social distancing. Children probably don't fully understand why parents/guardians aren't allowing them to be with friends. Tell your child that your family is following the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which include social distancing. Social distancing means staying away from others until the risk of contracting COVID-19 is under control. Showing older children the "flatten the curve" charts will help them grasp the significance of social distancing. Explain that while we don't know how long it will take to "flatten the curve" to reduce the number of those infected, we do know that this is a critical time-we must follow the guidelines of health experts to do our part.

Demonstrate deep breathing. Deep breathing is a valuable tool for calming the nervous system. Do breathing exercises with your children.

Focus on the positive. Celebrate having more time to spend as a family. Make it as fun as possible. Do family projects. Organize belongings, create masterpieces. Sing, laugh, and go outside, if possible, to connect with nature and get needed exercise. Allow older children to connect with their friends virtually.

Establish and maintain a daily routine. Keeping a regular schedule provides a sense of control, predictability, calm, and well-being. It also helps children and other family members respect others' need for quiet or uninterrupted time and when they can connect with friends virtually.

Identify projects that might help others. This could include: writing letters to the neighbors or others who might be stuck at home alone or to healthcare workers; sending positive messages over social media; or reading a favorite children's book on a social media platform for younger children to hear.

Offer lots of love and affection.

MONITOR TELEVISION VIEWING AND SOCIAL MEDIA

Parents/guardians should monitor television, internet, and social media viewing-both for themselves and their children. Watching continual updates on COVID-19 may increase fear and anxiety. Developmentally inappropriate information, or information designed for adults, can also cause anxiety or confusion, particularly in young children.

Dispel rumors and inaccurate information. Explain to your child that many stories about COVID-19 on the internet may include rumors and inaccurate information. Older children, in particular, may be accessing a great deal of information online and from friends that contains inaccuracies. Talk to your child about factual disease information.

Provide alternatives. Engage your child in games or other exciting activities instead.

TAKE TIME TO TALK

Let your children's questions guide you. Answer their questions truthfully, but don't offer unnecessary details or facts. Don't avoid giving them the information that experts indicate as crucial to your children's well-being. Often, children and youth do not talk about their concerns because they are confused or don't want to worry loved ones. Younger children absorb scary information in waves. They ask questions, listen, play, and then repeat the cycle. Children always feel empowered if they can control some aspects of their life. A sense of control reduces fear.

BE HONEST AND ACCURATE

Correct misinformation. Children often imagine situations worse than reality; therefore, offering developmentally appropriate facts can reduce fears.

Explain simple safety steps. Tell your child this disease spreads between people who are in close contact with one another, when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or when one touches infected objects or surfaces.

Stay up-to-date on the facts. Go to https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.htmlfor additional factual information.

KEEP EXPLANATIONS AGE-APPROPRIATE

Early elementary school children. Provide brief, simple information that balances COVID-19 facts with appropriate reassurances that adults are there to help keep them healthy and to take care of them if they do get sick. Give simple examples of the steps people make every day to stop germs and stay healthy, such as washing hands. Use language such as "adults are working hard to keep you safe."

Upper elementary and early middle school children. This age group often is more vocal in asking questions about whether they indeed are safe and what will happen if COVID-19 spreads in their area. They may need assistance separating reality from rumor and fantasy. Discuss the efforts national, state, and community leaders are doing to prevent germs from spreading.

Upper middle and high school students. Issues can be discussed in more depth. Refer them to appropriate sources of COVID-19 facts. Provide honest, accurate, and factual information about the current status of COVID-19. Engage them in decision-making about family plans, scheduling, and helping with chores at home.

For all children, encourage them to verbalize their thoughts and feelings. Be a good listener!

STAY CONNECTED TO SCHOOL

Locate learning resources. Schools' capacity to conduct virtual learning experiences will vary greatly, but most schools are providing lessons and learning activities for children to do. Take advantage of the many companies and online platforms currently offering free learning opportunities.

Identify additional resources. Know if your school or district is providing additional resources, such meals, or technology, such as a laptop or tablet.

Stay in touch. Find out how the school is communicating with families and students. Be sure to read any communications you receive. Check with you children, particularly older ones, as they may be receiving information directly that would be helpful for you to know.

Connect with school staff. Reach out to your child's teacher and other relevant school staff if you have concerns about their coping and keeping up with assignments or activities.

KNOW THE SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19

According to the CDC, symptoms of fever, cough, and/or shortness of breath appear within 14 days after being exposed to the disease.

For some people, the symptoms are similar to having a cold; for others, they are more severe or even life threatening.

MODEL BASIC HYGIENE AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PRACTICES

Practice daily good hygiene. Encourage your child to practice these simple steps to prevent spreading the virus.

Wash your hands multiple times a day for 20 seconds. Singing "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" or "Happy Birthday" twice is about 20 seconds.

Compliment your children when they use a Kleenex or sneeze or cough into the bend of their elbow. Teach them the importance of throwing away used tissues immediately after sneezing or coughing.

Sadly, handshakes and hugs need to be limited to immediate family members, at least for now.

Foster a sense of control. Offering guidance on what your child/children can do to prevent infection offers them a greater sense of control, which reduces anxiety.

Build the immune system. Encourage your child to eat a balanced diet, get enough sleep, and exercise regularly; this will help them develop a robust immune system to fight off illness.

BE AWARE OF YOUR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH

Most children will manage well with the support of parents and other family members, even if showing signs of some anxiety or concerns, such as difficulty sleeping or concentrating. Some children, however, may have risk factors for more intense reactions, including severe anxiety, depression, and suicidal behaviors. Risk factors can include a pre-existing mental health problem, prior traumatic experiences or abuse, family instability, or the loss of a loved one. Parents and caregivers should contact a professional if children exhibit significant changes in behavior or any of the following symptoms for more than 2 weeks.

Preschoolers -thumb sucking, bedwetting, clinging to parents, sleep disturbances, loss of appetite, fear of the dark, regression in behavior, and withdrawal.

Elementary school children -irritability, aggressiveness, clinginess, nightmares, school avoidance, poor concentration, and withdrawal from activities and friends.

Adolescents -sleeping and eating disturbances, agitation, increase in conflicts, physical complaints, delinquent behavior, and poor concentration.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
For more information related to schools and physical and mental health, visit www.nasponline.org and © 2020, National Association of School Psychologists, 4340 East Wes t Highway, Suite 402, Bethesda, MD 20814, 301-657-0270 www.nasn.org.
Adapted from, Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource, National Association of School Psychologists and National Association of School Nurses, NASP, 2020.

Contributor: School Psychologist Kathy Sievering

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Families across the country are adapting to the evolving changes in daily life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Most schools, places of public gathering, and nonessential businesses are closed, and parents and other caregivers are faced with helping their families adjust to the new normal.

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https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/

https://www.optimistdaily.com/

reddit.com/r/UpliftingNews/

https://thehappynewspaper.com/

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One of the keys to successfully working at home - aside from self-discipline and a strong Wi-Fi connection - is having a comfortable, convenient workspace. And no, the couch doesn't count.

Follow these six tips to create a home workspace that'll make you happier and more productive.

1. Consider Your Work Needs.

Before you choose a workspace, consider the type of work you'll be doing, says Certified Professional Organizer Ellen Delap. Are you sketching, building spreadsheets, handling clerical tasks, or taking business calls?

Once you answer that question, think about the materials and storage space necessary to do your work efficiently, Delap says. If you're a graphic designer, you might want a desktop monitor so you can build templates with more ease and speed. Or, if you're running a business, a dual copier-printer might prove necessary.

2. Designate a Specific Work Zone.

"It's easy to jump from spot to spot at home and get distracted by counter clutter, home responsibilities, and not feeling in the mood to work," says Delap. That's why establishing a dedicated work area is crucial to your success.

When creating your workspace, consider what type of environment you operate best in. Do you need total privacy, a little background noise, or easy access to the kitchen for coffee refills?

Delap says it's also a good idea to "define what derails you," so you can eliminate distractions. Is it the growing pile of dishes in the sink, for example, the street noise below your bedroom, or the appeal of the TV? Understanding what facilitates and hinders your work will help you identify the best place to set up shop.

Above all, professional organizer and productivity consultant Jennifer Lava says it's important to settle on a place you enjoy spending time in.

"If it is pleasant and comfortable, you will be more likely to sit and work in that location," she says.

3. Work With What You Have.

If you don't have a spare room to transform into a home office - or even space for a full desk - get creative. Delap recommends using an old armoire as a makeshift office. "When it's open you are at work, [and] when it's closed you enjoy an organized, attractive space for other uses," she explains.

You could also use a rolling file cart to store your laptop, papers, and other work materials, Lava says. Simply wheel it to your dining table or kitchen counter and you have a mobile office.

"When you are done working it can be rolled into a closet or corner out of the way," she explains.

4. Choose a Filing Method.

Even if most of your work is online, Delap says it's still a good idea to have a limited amount of storage space for papers that inevitably pile up and crowd your work area. Think: tax documents, pay stubs, bank statements, and bills.

If you have ample shelving or drawer space, opt for file boxes or stylish baskets. For papers you need to have on hand throughout the day, use a desktop file sorter. Make sure you label your files and file boxes neatly and clearly, Lava says; this will make it easier to locate what you need and help you stay organized when new papers pile up.

5. Prioritize Comfort.

Turn your work area into a place you love.

"If it is a room, consider painting it a color you like and make sure there is good lighting," says Lava.

You should also invest in a supportive, ergonomically correct chair and position your computer to eye-level, Lava suggests.

Other options: brighten your space with greenery, hang a favorite piece of art, set up speakers, or bring in a fan or small space heater. As Delap says, your work area sets the mood for getting things done, so you want to make it a comfortable, inspiring space.

6. Keep it Organized.

For a clean, uncluttered workspace, Delap suggests limiting framed photos and knick-knacks.

Reserve your desk space for everyday supplies, like your stapler, planner, or stash of pens, she says, and display keepsakes on floating shelves so you have more room to work.

She also recommends corralling loose wires, cords, and tech devices into a "technology box" for easy access, and setting up a drop zone for papers you need to file. A discreet wall pocket or hanging file holder will keep your desk clear.

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With increasing numbers of people isolated because of quarantine and social distancing, COVID-19 is not the only public health threat we should be worried about-loneliness is one as well.

While scientists are rushing to understand how the coronavirus works, researchers have long understood the toll that social isolation and loneliness take on the body. People who do not feel connected to others are more likely to catch a cold, experience depression, develop heart disease, have lower cognitive function and live a shorter life. In fact, the long-term harm caused by loneliness is similar to smoking or obesity.

In January, a national survey found that 79 percent of Gen Zers, 71 percent of millennials and 50 percent of baby boomers feel lonely. Similarly, the proportion of people who belong to any kind of community group, such as a hobby club, sports league or volunteer group, fell from 75 to 57 percent over the past decade. Even without the coronavirus keeping us apart, it seems the majority of the population suffers from poor social health.

Although isolation is the right response to the coronavirus pandemic, we need the exact opposite in response to the loneliness epidemic. So how can you cultivate your social well-being while avoiding infection?

An obvious answer is the device you are reading this article on. People often blame technology for the prevalence of loneliness, pointing out that we spend too much time scrolling through social media and not enough of it interacting IRL. Yet recent research by my colleagues at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health paints a more nuanced picture: how you use such platforms seems to matter more than how much you do so. We can all benefit from developing digital habits that support meaningful human connections-especially now that it may be our only option until the outbreak calms.

Whether you are quarantined, working remotely or just being cautious, now is the perfect time to practice using technology in socially healthy ways. Here are a few suggestions for how to connect without contact.

Face-to-face from afar: The next best thing to in-person interaction is video chat, because facial cues, body language and other nonverbal forms of communication are important for bonding. When possible, opt for video over messaging or calling and play around with doing what you would normally do with others. For example, try having a digital dinner with someone you met on a dating app, a virtual happy hour with friends or a remote book club meeting.

One-minute kindness: Getting lots of likes on a social media post may give you a fleeting hit of dopamine, but receiving a direct message or e-mail with a genuine compliment or expression of gratitude is more personal and longer lasting-without taking much more time. When you find yourself scrolling through people's posts, stop and send one of them a few kind words. After all, we need a little extra kindness to counter the stress and uncertainty of the coronavirus.

Cultivate your community: The basis of connection is having something in common. Whatever your niche interest is, there is an online community of people who share your passion and can't wait to nerd out with you about it. There are also digital support groups, such as for new parents or patients with a rare disease. Use these networks to engage around what matters most to you.

Deepen or broaden: Fundamentally, there are two ways to overcome loneliness: nurture your existing relationships or form new ones. Reflect on your current state of social health and then take one digital action to deepen it-such as getting in touch with a friend or family member you haven't spoken with in a while-or to broaden it-such as reaching out to someone you'd like to get to know.

Use a tool: Increasingly, apps and social platforms are being designed to help us optimize our online interactions with loved ones, including Ikaria, Cocoon, Monaru and Squad. If you do well with structure, these resources may be a useful option for you. Or you can consider using conversation prompts, such as TableTopics or The And, to spark interesting dialogue during a video call.

The coronavirus pandemic has reminded us that human connection can spread illness. But human connection also promotes wellness. Let's take this opportunity to recognize the importance of relationships for our health and to practice leveraging technology for social well-being.
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Even though most of us are stuck at home and can't go out and enjoy art in museums, that doesn't mean that life is boring or uncultured. The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles (or the Getty for short) challenged people to post photos of themselves recreating their favorite classic paintings from the safety of their homes.

The Getty's fans responded with a lot of enthusiasm to their internet challenge and flooded social media with their unique artistic interpretations. We've collected some of the best recreations of famous paintings, so scroll down and feast your eyes. Don't forget to upvote your faves and share which ones you loved best, dear Readers.

People are having a lot of fun becoming beautiful paintings, but this isn't the first time folks have done this. In fact, the Getty Museum challenge was inspired by an Instagram account from Amsterdam called Tussen Kunst en Quarantaine (aka Between Art and Quarantine). So be sure to check them out as well. However, the Getty isn't the only art museum doing a challenge like this. The Pinchuk Art Centre in Kyiv, Ukraine, also challenged the art community to reproduce their fave oil paintings from their art collection by taking part in the #mystetstvovdoma or #artathome challenge. Check out our post about the Pinchuk Art Centre's challenge right here.

More info: Getty.edu | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | PinchukArtCentre.org

Image credits: GettyMuseum

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The Getty Museum in Los Angeles challenged people to post photos of themselves recreating their favorite works of art from the safety of their homes. The Pinchuk Art Centre in Kyiv, Ukraine, also challenged the art community to reproduce their fave art masterpieces.

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Glass is both a joy and a nuisance to photograph. It has three wonderful properties that captivate the imagination and have the potential to transform the mundane into the magical. These same properties, however, can also be frustrating aspects of the material.

Working with Transparency and Reflectivity

The first appealing property of glass is its transparency. Who hasn't been tempted to take photographs through windows, museum dioramas, aquarium glass, and shop displays? Besides shooting from the outside in, there are photo opportunities when you are on the inside looking out-such as when observing a street scene from inside a café or restaurant.

As shutterbugs, we are so taken by our ability to see through glass that we often forget it is there. That is when glass begins to play its tricks on us, luring us into photographic traps. For example, we fail to notice reflections that interfere with our ability to capture what interest us on the other side. Sometimes, we even activate our flash units, forgetting that the bright light will bounce right back at us.

A second enchanting quality of glass is its very reflectivity. While we don't always notice reflections or want them in our image, they can become subjects in their own right. The sheen of a modern glass office tower can mirror all sorts of interesting city sights, sometimes with abstract twists and distortions. Reflections can also be combined with whatever is on the other side of the glass to create highly individual interpretations of the scene.

Clearly, marvelous images can be captured by photographing through glass. But to do it successfully, we have to be objective and take a few simple precautions:

Move Closer to Your Subject

By standing close to the glass surface, you will reduce unwanted reflections that may interfere with your picture. The lens can even touch the glass, preferably with a collapsible rubber lens hood as a buffer.

Polarize

Use a polarizing filter to eliminate reflections or if you have no choice but to shoot at an angle that will retain some reflections. If you want just enough or a little bit of reflection, carefully watch through the lens as you rotate the polarizing filter until you get your desired result. Of course, if the reflections interest you, be sure you are not polarizing them out of the photograph.

Also read: Do you still need a polarizing filter? Yes!

Do Not Use Flash

The light will only bounce off the glass, leaving a bright glare spot and little else. If a display is dimly lit, stabilize your camera on a tripod or nearby ledge and take as long an exposure as necessary. In museums that don't allow tripods, just push your ISO up so you can get a sharp image with your camera handheld using a shutter speed of at least 1/60th of a second. (Fortunately, a growing number of modern DSLRs, such as the Canon 7D Mark II, Nikon D5100, and Sony A55, can deliver outstanding image quality at high ISO settings.)

Use a Wide-Angle Lens

This is a good tip for photographing anything that's behind glass is in fairly confined quarters, whether it's a museum display case, a diorama, a store window, or even an aquarium. A wide-angle lens allows you to take in a broader expanse than other lenses and lets you work at a much closer range.

Check Exposure Carefully

Whether you are shooting from the inside out or the outside in, there may be a considerable light differential between the two sides of the glass. To get good exposure on both sides of the glass, meter the brightest and darkest areas within the frame. If the difference is several f/stops, you may have to opt for proper exposure on only one side, leaving the other extreme either under- or over-exposed.

If you want both extremes well exposed, you can use an HDR computer program to combine three or more separate, bracketed shots taken at different exposures - but your camera has to be on a sturdy tripod so the composition in each shot will remain identical. After you download these three images, the HDR program sandwiches them into one well-exposed image.

Playing with Translucency

The third property of glass, its translucency, has made it ideal for the inspired creations of stained glass artists through the ages. The magnificent windows of Europe's medieval cathedrals draw crowds to this day, and stained glass touches abound in architecture around the world.

Fortunately, the gemlike beauty of stained glass is not hard to photograph and there are simple remedies for the problems photographers do encounter:

Watch Where You Aim

When we look at stained glass, we tend to turn spontaneously toward the brightest light and our eyes have the capacity to accommodate to the disparity between the highlights and more subdued areas. But if we aim our cameras toward the sun, we're likely to produce a high-contrast image that may distort the true colors of the stained glass. For better results, turn your camera toward an area of stained glass where the light is more uniform.

Compose Thoughtfully

Frame your shots so they make sense of the design of the stained glass. Here is a good place to take overviews, vignettes, and details using the range of your zoom lens from wide-angle to telephoto. These can show the general setting for the stained glass, such as a chapel; as well as telling segments that reveal elements of the design.

Experiment for Good Color Rendition

Those jewel-like colors we love in stained glass may need different exposures for the truest rendition. Since you probably can't get the ideal exposure for each color you see, take a series of shots at different settings on your white balance menu. When you see the results, you can decide which variation is best for the colors. Or, you may discover some interesting psychedelic effects that enhance your image even if the colors are not exact.

Have fun as you explore the various properties of glass with your camera and, as always, learn how to make them serve your vision.

GuruShots Photography Challenge: Spectacular Glass

Share your best photos of objects and/or places that are made of glass for Adorama and GuruShots.com's Spectacular Glass Photography Challenge! Go ahead and experiment, outdoors or indoors, and with interesting backgrounds. Whether you're capturing their interesting reflections or amazing translucency, we'd love to see them!

Participating photographers 13 years old and above are encouraged to submit up to four (4) entries to get a chance to win the following awards and prizes worth $400:

Top Photographer Award - $200 Adorama Gift Card Top Photo Award - GuruShots bundle with 20 Swaps, 15 AutoFills & 10 Keys Guru's Top Pick Award - GuruShots bundle with 20 Swaps, 15 AutoFills & 10 Keys

Join the GuruShots Spectacular Glass Challenge!

Interested participants can send up to four (4) photo entries only. The photo challenge runs until February 25, 2018. Photos submitted should be in JPEG format with a minimum resolution of 700 x 700 pixels and a maximum file size of 25MB. Images must be distinct in subject, background, foreground, and location. Thus, multiple cropped or edited images will not be accepted. Entries must be strictly your own or else you will be disqualified. Non-relevant entries will be disqualified. Obscene, provocative, defamatory, sexually explicit, objectionable or inappropriate images will be disqualified. GuruShots will use a "blind voting system" method to keep the voting as fair as possible. Entries will be ranked as follows:

All Star - 1950 votes Elite - 1200 votes Premier - 600 votes Skilled - 250 votes Popular - 50 votes
Head on over to GuruShots for more photo challenges and stay tuned for more photography tips!
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