What can we do as parents when the responsibilities of work and family add up be over 100% of your time, energy and headspace? What can we do as a family when everyone is breaking down and new problems crop up everyday, not to mention longer term problems we can already identify that will bite in the behind in the near future? What do we do when life just feels too hard to manage successfully?
In times of upheaval and overwhelming stress, it is more important than ever to make sure that the foundations on which we make decisions is sound. It’s more important than ever to focus on the fundamentals of what is means to be a family, to build relationships that will last beyond the current challenge in front of us.
Let’s get back to BASICS!
B is for Bonding
shared interest, some time to be together and be silly, no real objective other than spending time together, no motive, no need for productivity
A is Awareness
awareness of feelings, thoughts, fears, unmet needs, being attuned to discomfort
S is for Safety
no judgement, just compassion for self and others, creating safe space for each other to just be and not have to do
I is for Inclusivity
include everyone who is impacted by decisions to have a say, even if it’s not something nice to hear,
C is for Curiosity
stay curious about what is happening, question beliefs and assumptions, be open to new narratives or perspectives
S is for Self-Care
everyone needs to feel comfortable about taking care of their own needs
Sherry Yuan Hunter 