Episode 2: Using Routines to Survive Self-Isolation

About this episode

This episode discusses how to use routines to manage stress during self-isolation, especially for parents.

The Cynthia Miller-Lautman Show is now The Swinging Upside Down Podcast ! The COVID-19 global pandemic is having a huge impact, and this is especially true for parents, whether or not their children have disabilities. Many of us are trying to juggle a full-time job (suddenly done from the house) while our kids are at home. Add to that the stress of keeping away from friends and family, and the general uncertainty of the situation, and we get a recipe for stress. In this episode, I discuss how you can use routines to make your days manageable, and give you some examples of what we’re doing in our family to help make our kids more independent at managing their time.

People in this episode

Host: Cynthia Miller-Lautman

Topics covered

• routines
• self-isolation
• parenting
• COVID-19
• stress management

Keywords

• independence
• time management
• family

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Swinging Upside Down Podcast

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