Kindness During Covid-19

KINDNESS CONNECTIONS TIP #11

MAKING A FAMILY KEEPSAKE - FAMILY HANDS TOGETHER

Dough Ingredients for this size -

500g of plain flour

250g salt

250mls of water (add slightly more water if necessary)

Bake in oven on lowest heat for 3 hours or until rock hard (took about 4 hours for ours)

Instructions-
▶️Mix the flour and salt then add the water
▶️Mix into a dough
▶️Roll out onto flat surface into desired shape about 1-1.5cm thick (remember to sprinkle some flour down to prevent sticking)
▶️Place on a baking tray
▶️Make hand imprints (as deep/clear as possible)
▶️place in the oven on the -lowest heat possible- and leave for 3-4 hours or until completely solid top and bottom. (Alternatively you can leave to air dry for a couple of days in a cool dry place)
▶️Paint with your choice of paints/colours (I used acrylic paints
▶️Seal with any kind of varnish or sealer to preserve it. Varnish, modpodge, PVA and water mix

Thank you to everyone who is liking and sharing the post, it is a lovely family keepsake and i encourage everyone to have a go of you have the means to do so! if you dont have paints then make it and paint it at a later date!

Just a few other questions answered...

I used acrylic paints (although you can use whatever you have 😊) and you paint it after it has been in the oven

Check the bottom is rock solid before you take it out and make sure you have it on the ovens lowest heat or it will burn instead.

 

KINDNESS CONNECTIONS TIP #10

Some thoughts on supporting your teens.
 
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/going-beyond-intelligence/202003/is-the-new-normal?fbclid=IwAR0W5-Y55fJnZWMuKf-v3wJR009eHUFFM5XdKDIO2ILtTo8E9Ixdell7-Nw

 

 

KINDNESS CONNECTIONS TIP #9

Something to inspire

https://www.ted.com/talks/cleo_wade_want_to_change_the_world_start_by_being_brave_enough_to_care?language=en

Want to change the world? Be brave enough to care

 

 

 

KINDNESS CONNECTIONS TIP #8

 
Going out for walks, jogs, and bike rides will be so important in the days ahead. Perhaps after you've done your EXERCISE walk you can go back later in the day... Take RUBBER GLOVES, BAG or CONTAINER, and pick up some of the trash that has made its spring appearance.
 
Some people think that Covid-19 is Mother Earth's way of telling us to take of ourselves, each other and our planet. So let's begin...
 
This is a good time to SAFELY show some care and kindness to our environment. Begin with a simple spring clean up.
 
But please, use all safety precautions. Thank you.

 

 

KINDNESS CONNECTIONS TIP #7 - advice for homeschooling

#stressless   #homeschool  #mentalhealth

 

 

KINDNESS CONNECTIONS TIP #6


KINDNESS CONNECTIONS TIP #5
KINDNESS CONNECTIONS TIP #4
Sanitize your mailbox, front door handle, doorbell, railings, etc. to protect delivery people. Canada Post still does package delivery and now more than ever people will be shopping online. Courier companies, delivery services, cookie deliveries, neighbours dropping off items - these folks need your support, Remember also to sanitize elevator buttons, gates, and other entry points. Please keep our delivery people safe.
KINDNESS CONNECTIONS TIP #3
https://childmind.org/article/supporting-kids-during-the-covid-19-crisis/
Childmind offers sound information on how to support the mental well being of children.
KINDNESS CONNECTIONS TIP #2
Medical students at Western University are leading the way across the country with a student-led initiative to support health care providers. We’re so proud of these future health care leaders and their commitment to social responsibility!

 

The student-led initiative seeks to provide free childcare, errands and other volunteer services to health care providers in the London and Windsor areas between March 23 and April 3 while elementary and secondary schools in Ontario are closed.

It's being organized by medical students Yashoda Valliere, Gali Katznelson, Chris Zhang, Jessica Garabon and Montana Hackett.

“Although we are not yet physicians, we have an opportunity to support our colleagues. We are excited to begin this initiative, and we applaud our fellow medical students across the country who are now organizing in their own communities,” says fourth-year medical student Yashoda Valliere.

More information: www.schulich.uwo.ca
@SchulichMedDent
@westernuFamMed

KINDNESS CONNECTIONS TIP #1

There are lots of songs you can sing while washing your hands in order to give them a thorough soap-and-water wash.

Here's another way: Loving Kindness Meditation

While washing your hands say it 3 times ~ one for all those you love; one for those you are not at peace with; one for all of those you haven't met (like healthcare workers!)