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The SIX R’s for less stress homeschooling

ealistic Expectations

This is a key starting point. Set your standards high but be sure to give yourself and your children grace along the way. Don’t strive for perfection. Don’t be too intense. Don’t overschedule. Simply do your best as you step into this type of teaching role while encouraging your child to do the same.

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Be clear on what is required of your child weekly and daily. Monitor their ability to comprehend the task at hand and complete the assignment. Depending on your individual child, your necessary level of involvement will vary—which means potentially more work and more stress for some families than others.

ules and outine

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Create rules surrounding time for work and play. Many families find that it works best to get the schoolwork completed first, then have the rest of the day for play. If your child’s school requires them to be on live sessions, that will determine their schedule to some degree. However, it is up to you and your child to come up with a routine that fits best—then stick to it.

elief

This comes in the form of self-care for you and for your child so that you can be in the best frame of mind to be helpful, and your child can be in the best frame of mind to continue learning. It’s essential that all parties involved are getting enough sleep,

eating well-balanced diets, getting exercise, and making time to relax.

Check first with your child’s school to see what they have to offer, then go online as there are endless free resources to help with homeschooling. Many of us got our first taste of homeschooling back in the spring when schools were shutting down across the nation. Depending on how that went for you and your child(ren), you may be feeling more or less stressed about beginning the new school year at home. You are encouraged to take it one day, one subject, one lesson at a time, and remember that we are all in this together and that this too shall pass.

Important Reminders

COVID-19 POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Complete updates can be found at www.lebanonschools.org. Click on Reopening Fall 2020.

• Face shields are no longer permitted.

• Students and staff waiting COVID test results should stay at home.

DAILY HEALTH SCREENING CHECKLIST

• Do you have a temperatures above 1000F?

• Do you have a loss of smell or taste?

• Do you have a headache?

• Do you have a sore throat?

• Do you have a persistent cough?

• Do you have difficulty breathing?

• Do you have digestive issues?

• Are you waiting for a COVID-19 test result?

• Have you been recently exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19?

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GUIDELINES FOR FALL 2020 ATHLETIC EVENTS

• Spectator size is reduced to 15% of seating capacity for each venue.

• Ticket distribution is limited to other athletes' families and household members.

• No general sale of tickets will be offered to the public for large events.

• All ticket sales will be online.

• Visit www.lebanonwarriors.com for more information.

Source: NBC, Today Show, Hoda and Jenna Interview with Michelle Borba Ed.D., Angela Braniff, Andrea Thorpe; Education – The Newest Chapter. Aug. 11, 2020.

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Childcare & Youth Services

COUNTRYSIDE YMCA

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Each Child Care Center offers a range of highquality programming and services designed to meet the needs of families with children ages 6 weeks through sixth grade.

Countryside YMCA is Warren County, Ohio’s largest childcare provider making it easier for you to choose the care you need in a convenient location.

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The Children’s Center

1699 Deerfield Rd. Lebanon, OH 45036 513 932 1424 ext 131

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2894 U.S. 22/3 Maineville, OH 45039 513 583 5580

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Countryside YMCA | Lebanon East 1618 Deerfield Rd. Lebanon, OH 45036 513 228 2092

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Little Miami Learning Center

6246 Turning Leaf Way Maineville, OH 45039 513 677 3702

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Clinton Massie 2556 Lebanon Rd. Clarksville, OH 45113 937 289 9081

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COUNTRYSIDE YMCA 1699 Deerfield Rd Lebanon, OH 45036 513 932 1424

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