The Art of Staycations
Rachael Lafferty2024-03-18T10:45:32-07:00Memorial Day weekend signifies to many, the beginning of summer. But during travel bans and stay at home orders, the idea of vacations and summer breaks [...]
Home Cooking During COVID-19
Rachael Lafferty2024-10-11T11:06:59-07:00Did you know that cooking at home can actually improve your mental health? It allows an expression of creativity, connects us with food and the people [...]
The Power of Gratitude
Rachael Lafferty2022-04-27T11:28:44-07:00Did you know feeling grateful can boost your happiness and foster both physical and psychological health? An article in Psychology Today says studies show that practicing [...]
Healthcare options for non-COVID symptoms
Rachael Lafferty2024-10-11T09:19:53-07:00With COVID-19 health concerns over the last few months and looking ahead, the way we access health care is rapidly changing. Technology has allowed doctors to [...]
Fun and Entertainment During Stay Home, Stay Healthy
Rachael Lafferty2024-03-18T11:38:42-07:00It has been six weeks since we began are “Stay Home, Stay Safe” quarantine. By now you and your family might be experiencing a little cabin [...]
The Value of Self-Care
Rachael Lafferty2024-03-18T13:55:34-07:00Most of us know that practicing self-care can reduce our stress, but finding the time to actually practice self-care can be hard, especially when trying to [...]
Staying Connected While Keeping Your Distance
Rachael Lafferty2020-04-13T14:44:46-07:00Since Governor Inslee’s last announcement to close schools through the year, and extending the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, it has become more and more apparent [...]
5 Tips for Managing Stress and Anxiety
Rachael Lafferty2024-10-10T16:18:02-07:00The last month has been hard. Fear and anxiety of “the unknown” can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress [...]
Helping Children Cope With Stress
Rachael Lafferty2020-04-13T14:46:09-07:00Children of every age are keen observers of people and environments. They notice and react to stress they see in their parents/caregivers, peers, and even the [...]
How to set up a healthy home office
Melissa Burt2020-03-26T10:04:45-07:00With recent developments of COVID-19, most ESD 112 employees are working from home. With a sudden change in working habits and location, many may not be [...]
Supporting Learning at Home
Melissa Burt2020-03-26T09:54:36-07:00ESD 112 staff are currently reviewing and vetting resources others have created that families might use to support learning at home. These are some of our [...]