Mrs. Law's Lexington Junior High Blog

Everyone shows love in a different way. This means that everyone feels loved in a different way. Do you know what your love language is? Do you know what your children(s) love language is? If you have never heard of the love languages before, this is a very interesting and enlightening concept. This is a great article detailing the 5 love languages of children and what that means to parents. https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/advice/love-languages-of-children/ Here is a link to quizzes for each age group or stage of life.  https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/

I recently watched a live Q&A with Dr. Laurie Santos. Dr. Santos teaches courses on the psychology of happiness and well-being at Yale University. In the video below, she shares a lot of useful and practical information regarding these strange times.  Click HERE for the video! Here is a description and outline of the topics covered (complete with time stamps if you do not have time for the entire video).  "We’re living in an unprecedented time as COVID-19 impacts lives everywhere. As we navigate and adjust, how can we manage the many emotions we’re feeling? Dr. Laurie Santos hosted a Facebook Live Q&A to help us all find ways to cope and process. The video covers the following topics: Reducing tension in a relationship while sheltering in place (1:11) Consuming news without increasing anxiety (3:24) Supporting healthcare workers and helping them prioritize self-care (5:19) Remaining positive when living alone (8:51) Staying focused and productive a