Parents Resources

Hey Mom and Dad, getting a little cabin fever?

Here are some websites that may keep you fit, educated and sane while waiting for this storm to pass….check it out.

• Great resources from The Funny Counselor
• Free money management tools – www.clevergirlfinance.com
• DUOLINGO The worlds best way to learn a language duolingo.com
• PARENT COACH PLAN Free stuff for parents parentcoachplan.com
• PALOMAR COLLEGE ONLINE EDUCATION Get certified or an online degree palomarcollegeonline.edu
• PILATES ONLINE CLASSES pilatesanytime.com
• COOKING CLASSES Online instructables.com
• CARD GAMES ONLINE cardgames.io/hearts

Other 8 ideas….

1. Have a fancy picnic in your living room while supporting local restaurants
2. Host an online concert or jam session
3. Host an online dinner party, happy hour or hangout
4. Try that recipe (and stock your freezer with home-cooked meals)
5. Start Spring cleaning
6. Dive into that book
7. Get your shopping fix: Buy Local online
8. Catch up on podcasts (local ones, too)

Meditation Resources:

https://www.mindfulleader.org/

Resources such as articles, newsletters, seminars, guided meditations, videos and courses. Their mission is to enable people to create compassionate and mindful work environments. This site is great for leaders, organizations, and non-profits.

https://www.uclahealth.org/marc/

Resources such as courses, guided meditations, pod-cast, workshops and retreats a science-backed program.

Free apps:

Calm

Headspace

UCLA Mindful

Books:

Mindfulness in Plain English by Gunaratana

Mindfulness by Joseph Goldstein

The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh

YouTube Videos:

Three-minute breathing meditation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEfs5TJZ6Nk

Five Common Meditation Myths Tedx Talk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xco3UjLLvGo

Lastly….remember we’re here for you and your family.

The Youth Center Staff