Those who have been through a Family Honor Real Love & Real Life parent-teen program may remember the SPICE segments. SPICE is an acronym that describes developing as a whole person – Spiritually, Physically, Intellectually, Creatively, and Emotionally
During this uncertain time, as so many individuals and families are struggling with how to cope during the coronavirus pandemic, we thought it might be helpful to post some links that can help all of us try to keep a balance in our life in each of those categories AND help with some practical stuff.
Spiritual
Daily Catholic Mass (8:00 am Eastern) and other Catholic programs
www.ewtn.com and www.wordonfire.org
Confession Directly to God
https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/confession-without-a-priest?
Help Children Pray and Follow Sunday Mass
https://us.magnificat.net/home/magnifikid
Physical
Online Workouts
https://www.smartertravel.com/free-streaming-workouts/
Simple Outdoor Activities for Kids (can also be modified for backyard or indoors)
https://www.naturespath.com/en-ca/blog/7-fun-simple-outdoor-activities-kids/
Housing and Homeless Assistance
https://www.hudexchange.info/housing-and-homeless-assistance/
Intellectual
How Kids Learn
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/naturally-selected/201707/how-our-kids-learn-naturally
National Home Education Research Institute
https://www.nheri.org/
Tips for Making Money and Saving Money
https://www.thepennyhoarder.com/
Virtual Museum Tours
https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
Helping Kids Cope with Covid-19
https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/09-04-2020-children-s-story-book-released-to-help-children-and-young-people-cope-with-covid-19
Explore Yellowstone National Park
https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtours.htm
National Park Webcams
https://www.smartertravel.com/national-park-webcams-to-stream/
Creative
Craft Ideas for Kids
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/craft-ideas/how-to/g1389/diy-kids-activities/
Travel and Craft Ideas for Families
https://www.familyvacationcritic.com
Fun Things to Do at Home
https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/30-fun-things-home.html
Emotional
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Nourish for Caregivers
https://nourishforcaregivers.com/
Emotional Wellness Toolkit
https://www.nih.gov/health-information/emotional-wellness-toolkit-more-resources
5 Ways You Can Respond in Times of Crisis
https://billygraham.org/story/5-ways-you-can-respond-in-times-of-crisis/