Open Parks and Trails Williamsburg area During COVID-19 For now the State and National Parks are open as are community parks (not playgrounds) but there are limited or no services. All restrooms and water fountains in James City County Parks are closed …so go before you go. Maintain a social distance of at least 6-feetContinue Reading
Corona-cation Survival Guide for Moms
Corona-cation Survival Guide for Moms Written by Madeline Vann, NCC, M.Ed. at White Cloud Therapeutic Services This is the maximum staycation none of us signed up for, with an extra job description or two thrown in for good measure (and a great deal of social pressure to sparkle while you do them!). I’ve spoken with numerous parentsContinue Reading
Best Games for Family Game Night for Families with Teens, Tweens, Elementary & Preschoolers
Family Game Night Game Recommendations for Families with Preschool, Elementary, Tween and Teen Kiddos! You know what is fun? Family Game Night. Seriously, if you haven’t tried it – really now is the time. You can even do it with the cousins, grandparents or friends via zoom to really change things up! We sat downContinue Reading
WISC Fitness Academy has gone Viral! Get great WISC fitness classes online!
WISC Fitness Academy has gone Viral! Get great WISC fitness classes online! The WISC is excited to let everyone know that they have their online portal up and running for WISC Fitness Academy Online. Check out their Yoga, Barre and WOD (Workout of the Day) classes online Monday-Friday. Imagine being able to practice yoga or workout “with”Continue Reading
“It’s 5 o’clock somewhere…right?” Coping.
“It’s 5 o’clock somewhere…right?” Written by Madeline Vann, NCC, M.Ed. at White Cloud Therapeutic Services I’m sure you’ve seen or heard the jokes and memes online. “Today’s science class based on my wine glass – we’re working on liquid volume and STEM learning.” Or the ever popular “One student at our homeschool has already been expelled, andContinue Reading
What we can learn from China’s response to the coronavirus from a Canadian living and working in Shanghai during the pandemic
Published April 4, 2020 Our original interview with Jackie Greenizan, a Canadian single working parent in Shanghai, who is living through the COVID-19 pandemic in China with her 10 year old daughter, focused on what it was like with kids being out of school and adults working from home for 9 weeks. We also discussed theContinue Reading
“It’s OK if You’re not OK Right Now” (ask for help)
“It’s OK if You’re not OK Right Now” (ask for help) Written by Madeline Vann, NCC, M.Ed. at White Cloud Therapeutic Services You’re probably tired of hearing this, but these are unprecedented times. Historic, even. And no one knows how this is going to end, exactly, or when. So let me reassure you, if no one elseContinue Reading
Setting routines, keeping rituals, and being flexible with your family during this time…
Written by Madeline Vann, NCC, M.Ed. at White Cloud Therapeutic Services We’ve all been home together for a week now and let’s face it – no one knows what day it is or what time it is. If this was a beach side vacation, that would be healthy and appropriate. But it’s not, and for everyone’s wellContinue Reading
Bon Secour Hospitals guide to homemade masks and their donation list.
Bon Secour Hospitals’ list of needed supplies and guide to homemade masks Because the community continues to offer donations to Bon Secour, they have posted the following information on their website indicating that they are accepting donations of the following items and how to contact them to donate: Goggles Face Shields Masks Latex Gloves TyvekContinue Reading
Information on Sewing Face Masks for Sentara Hospital
Information on Sewing Face Masks for Sentara Hospital We are letting local Williamsburg area sewers know which hospitals and area healthcare workers would like home sewn face masks during the coronavirus outbreak. If you are a maker, sewer or generally crafty/handy person there is a lot you can do for others during this time. ThisContinue Reading
Should I be wearing a home sewn mask for COVID-19 outbreak – is it worth wearing?
Will a homemade face mask protect me? Should I sew a face mask and wear it? First of all, if you are considering wearing a mask in an area of the world not requiring it yet, good for you! Homemade masks may not protect as well as N95 masks but that doesn’t render them useless,Continue Reading
Tips for Clearer Communication at Home…
Tips for Clearer Communication at Home… Written by Madeline Vann, NCC, M.Ed. at White Cloud Therapeutic Services Few things shine a spotlight on all your flaws and conflicts like being stuck at home together with your family for weeks at a time. This is also a wonderful opportunity (from my perspective) to work on improving communication. LearningContinue Reading
Guidance for homemade hand sanitizer from government
Information is from House Representative Rob Wittman’s office. Guidance for homemade hand sanitizer: Dr. James Palmieri, the Associate Professor for Microbiology and Immunology at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VT Campus) gave the following guidance about creating homemade hand sanitizer with common household items that are also obtainable in pharmacies or supermarket chains. WHATContinue Reading
Zulily Debut Brands – just a little retail therapy at home!
So while you are home and in need of some retail therapy we thought we would put together a post of Zulily, World Market, QVC, Target and others. Below are products of items for women, men, kids and home. If you haven’t shopped Zulily, this is a great way to check it out. We haveContinue Reading
How the new normal may be a chance to reconnect with your children and teens…
Written by Madeline Vann, NCC, M.Ed. at White Cloud Therapeutic Services Welcome to our temporary new normal – staying at home with the children and whoever else in your family is around at the moment. There are a lot of things to consider in how you will plan your days together. The children all have school workContinue Reading
More Activities You Can Do at Home and Relieve Stress
More Activities You Can Do at Home and Relieve Stress Written by Madeline Vann, NCC, M.Ed. at White Cloud Therapeutic Services By now you may be settling into a routine. However, here are some ideas to spice things up: Cook or make meals together. Depending on how old your children are, you can give them more orContinue Reading
Healthy coping vs unhealthy coping with social distancing (and how to know when you need help)
Healthy coping vs unhealthy coping with social distancing (and how to know when you need help) Written by Madeline Vann, NCC, M.Ed. at White Cloud Therapeutic Services These weeks of “social distancing” are necessary for the well being of our community – but that doesn’t mean they are easy. In fact, they may be uniquely stressful andContinue Reading
Working Mom in Shanghai offers insight into living with COVID-19 protocols to families in US just starting to live in this new reality…
by Olivia Bada originally published March 15, 2020 This interview was done via email between myself and a former colleague of my husband’s who is living in Shanghai. Originally from Canada, Jackie Greenizan is living in Shanghai as a single working mom of a 10 year old, and has been dealing with COVID-19 for theContinue Reading
