The coronavirus pandemic comes with a folder of interesting lessons under his arm. It gives us a break time and a unique opportunity to reconnect with ourselves., with our hopes and fears and, due, with those of our children.

"In an extreme situation, we have two options: we can fall apart, despair and conflict, or take advantage of it to rethink aspects of our lives, grow emotionally and weave healthier bonds between ourselves and our family. This takes time, a time that we do have now”.

What the virus teaches us

It is advisable to look at the coronavirus as a teacher and ask ourselves what we can learn from such a cruel and adverse situation.. And it brings us several priceless life lessons. 

-First: can help us cultivate our strengths, what keeps us stable in the midst of the storm and offers us inner time, into. 

-Second: We have seen how the health of the planet improves when we are confined.

-Third: and very important: helps us practice empathy, to de-dramatize our situation, while the most serious thing is having to stay at home. Why, although it has dramatic moments, We must keep in mind that there are people in most desperate situations than ours, and valuing it in its fair measure is a moral requirement for those who are having a really bad time.”.  

Talk to the children…

All these and other teachings can be shared with family during the days of confinement. In fact, from our homes, We can observe how our children digest the situation and, even, learn from them. That's why, although we see them as naive and vulnerable beings, It is advisable to explain to them what is happening truthfully so that they can, for themselves, develop a virtue that will be very useful in adult life: Resilience. “We have to tell you the truth, that there are viruses, that sometimes mutate and happen things like this. But underlining that it is not the end, but we must take precautions and stay at home to be able to go out together with this situation ”.

Common sense

We must be aware that at this time of chaos have the flexibility capacity, But with common sense it is an ability that we have the opportunity to develop.

The coexistence 24/7 With our children it has become a complicated role since today we play more than one role at home, We are parents, authority, professors, friends, among a thousand more things, And that can create confusion and cassation not only for parents but also for children and that is why we must look for a balance and free time and free time for both of them being together, An example of this is to allow the use of screens and networks but in a conscious and moderate way, Establish schedules and also propose other types of activities where we can share fun moments, Learning, different that give us quality time that will help us improve emotional communication with the family . For example, Talk about our dreams or projects. That projects us towards the future and is very necessary on occasion and, what's more, It gives us the opportunity to establish the steps to get to them. We can also talk about friendship and think about a good friend who has done something good for us., and we for him or her, and thank you. Another option is to talk about what makes each family member happy., and think about what we can do today to make each other happy. I mean, experience the happiness of making others happy.

Don't hide vulnerability

This will not be an easy road, there will be difficult times, of sadness, confusion, crying, anger or overwhelm that also deserve space and respect. It is normal to be afraid of uncertainty and for the human beings we love., It is inevitable and it is also human and, Thus, bonito, since it means that we love, The most important thing is to learn and teach not to hide vulnerability, That will always make us stronger people and our children will teach them to appreciate more and value everything around them.

“What our children have to do is that pain is human and normal, But also that we are able to leave there because we have what or who to support us. Unintentionally, But you have to leave and give it a meaning that makes us more wise and resistant to life.

Empathy and responsibility

Empathy, responsibility, solidarity, patience, self -discipline, generosity, altruism, freedom and confidence that this will happen, What are we going to get out of this. These are the Learning chips that brings the coronavirus in its Pandemic lesson, And it depends on us to take advantage of them, If not all, some of them, since they will help us see life with different eyes.

This stage of change for humanity shows us how vulnerable we are and how exposed we are., That is why in these moments of difficulty is when we must work on strengthening our children not only in the physical part., but also in the emotional, mental and social by giving them tools such as; empathy, respect, the responsibility, emotional intelligence, self acceptance, solidarity, tranquillity, allow them to make small but informed decisions, work on your self-esteem, remember the importance of teamwork and know that you are not alone, teach them to face problems or mistakes with responsibility and objectivity, These are just some of the things we can collaborate with to educate ourselves and our children to be resilient and face the world with a positive attitude., to work with love to be better every day.