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March 13, 2023

April 1, 2020

Parenting Through Covid

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27
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Dr. Elizabeth Adams
Psychologist

You’re not failing: Working from home full time, parenting full time and educating your child full time is impossible-- The math simply does not add up. That being said, there are some strategies that you can implement to help you cope and manage this wild west of parenting. Covid has required parents to stretch and adapt in ways they haven’t before and Dr. Elizabeth Adams of Trustle is here to share some essential skills for juggling the load. 

What You'll Learn

  • How to set realistic expectations
  • Having a routine vs a rigid schedule
  • The importance of flexibility 
  • How to choose your battles (#covidparenting)
  • How to name your own feelings to tame them
  • Prioritizing in crisis 

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Dr. Elizabeth Adams
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Dr. Elizabeth Adams is a clinical psychologist who specializes in child development, child behavior, and working with children and families.  She has been working in the field of child mental health for over 15 years and has experience working in community settings, schools, clinics, and hospitals.  She provides training and education to students and professionals in a variety of settings and has presented at national and international conferences.  She has also published articles and book chapters on child development and has been interviewed by magazines and radio programs regarding her expertise in child development and behavior.  Elizabeth is the co-founder of Trustle, an online service that provides parent coaching directly to parents across the world, with immediate access to a personal parenting expert from their smartphone.  For more information, visit www.trustle.com.

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