Montessori Family Support Gatherings
The Montessori Foundation is offering free family support webinars on various topics from March 30 - April 6.
- Emotional Wellness
The Health & Wellness Blog
Welcome to the Barrie School Health & Wellness Blog
The purpose of this Blog is to provide health and wellness tips and information to Barrie School parents during the Coronavirus Pandemic and subsequent school closure.
Meet Your Contributors!
Dr. Natosha Speight
Director of Student & Family Services
Kirstie Abernathy, R.N.
School Nurse
Topic Categories
Should I Worry About Extra Screen Time Right Now?
School Nurse Kirstie Abernathy, R.N. provides tips for limiting screen time and keeping it positive.
- Technology
Screen Time Companion Video
School Nurse Kirstie Abernathy, R.N. shared tips for moderating screen time and keeping it positive.
- Technology
- Video
Work/Life Balance...at Home
Tips on striking a healthy Work/Life Balance--while working from home!
- Emotional Wellness
- Work/Life Balance
Work/Life Balance...at Home (Video #2)
Dr. Natosha Speight, Director of Student and Family Services shared tips for striking a healthy Work/Life balance at Home!
- Emotional Wellness
- Video
- Work/Life Balance
Work/Life Balance...at Work (Video #1)
Dr. Natosha Speight, Director of Student and Family Services shared tips for striking a healthy Work/Life balance at Home!
- Emotional Wellness
- Video
- Work/Life Balance
Tips for Staying Active
School Nurse Kirstie Abernathy, R.N. encourages families to remain active!
- Staying Healthy
Staying Active Companion Video
School Nurse Kirstie Abernathy, R.N. encourages families to strive for daily physical activity and fitness.
- Staying Healthy
- Video
Weekend Bonus! Mindfulness Tips
Mindfulness meditation is a healthy coping strategy for reducing stress and emotional strain.
- Emotional Wellness
- Mindfulness
Mindfulness Demonstration
Dr. Natosha Speight, Director of Student and Family Services demonstrates mindfulness techniques that help reduce stress and anxiety.
- Emotional Wellness
- Mindfulness
- Video
Maintaining Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Happy Friday!!! As we like to say at Barrie...it's Pizza Friday.
That brings me to the Hot topic for today - the importance of maintaining healthy eating habits for you and your family during this time.
- Staying Healthy
Maintaining Nutrition and Healthy Eating Companion Video
School Nurse Kirstie Abernathy, R.N. provides tips and advice for maintaining a healthy and nutritious diet.
- Staying Healthy
- Video
Healthy Ways to Persevere Social Distancing
Enjoy these "old-school" tips for engaging during this time of social distancing.
- Emotional Wellness
- Social Distancing
Healthy Ways to Persevere Social Distancing Companion Video
Dr. Natosha Speight, Director of Student and Family Services gives us "old-school" tips for engaging during this time of social distancing.
- Emotional Wellness
- Social Distancing
- Video
Health Precautions You Can Take
Let's do a self check - take a look at your hands... are they dry, cracked, and peeling from all the frequent hand washing?
- Staying Healthy
Health Precautions Companion Video
School Nurse Kirstie Abernathy, R.N. shares helpful strategies for keeping you and your family healthy.
- Staying Healthy
- Video
What Does Social Distancing Mean?
Social distancing is the practice of reducing close contact between people to slow the spread of infections or diseases like the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
- Social Distancing
- Staying Healthy
What About Playdates?
It's the Hot topic of the week! Can we have playdates during school closure for Coronavirus?
- Social Distancing
- Staying Healthy
How Are You Coping?
Though the effects of school closures due to public health concerns can be challenging, there are strategies you can adopt to help you cope.
- Emotional Wellness
How Are You Coping? Companion Video
Dr. Natosha Speight, Director of Student and Family Services shares helpful strategies for reducing stress and emotional strain.
- Emotional Wellness
- Video
Articles and Resources
Get Your Home Ready, CDC
Tips on keeping members of your household healthy - especially those who may be elderly or immunocompromised.
This Pediatrician Recommends No Playdates, Steve Silvestro, MD
What is Social Distancing?, Grady Health System
Manage Anxiety and Stress, CDC
What to do with Your Overwhelming Feelings?, Self
How to Stay Physically and Mentally Healthy While COVID-19 Has You Stuck at Home
Making Health and Nutrition a Priority During the Coronavirus
How to Exercise at Home During COVID-19