The Weekly Newspaper of Inglewood
Herald Publications - El Segundo, Hawthorne, Lawndale & Inglewood Community Newspapers Since 1911 - (310) 322-1830 - Vol. 69, No. 17 - April 23, 2020
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Maintaining Social Distancing with Family and Friends
(BPT) - Bob Dylan once sang, “For the
times they are a-changin’,” and that has perhaps
never been more true than it is today.
The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced new
phrases like social distancing to the general
population, and has also redefined both work
and family life, creating a new normal.
This adjustment is not an easy one, keeping
most folks from daily interaction with family
and friends. The good news is there are ways
you can still spend time with those you care
about, all while practicing the nuanced art
of social distancing.
Start New Traditions While
Supporting Those in Need
While traditional dining out is not currently
possible, it’s the perfect time to start
a new tradition around mealtime. Noodles &
Company now offers family meals that you
can conveniently order online and pick up
either via quick pick-up or the new curbside
pick-up, which is available at nearly 350
locations nationwide. Additionally, you can
also enjoy free delivery through April 30
when ordering directly from Noodles.com
or by using the Noodles app, which makes
staying at home even easier.
Plus, for every family meal ordered, Noodles
& Company will donate one regular entrée
to a healthcare worker in an effort to give
back to those who deserve it most right now.
So, it’s time to get menu-browsing and pick
which tasty option your family can enjoy for
lunch or dinner today. Cultivating connection
is now more important than ever, and the new
family meals make it easy to connect with
loved ones over a warm and delicious bowl
of noodles, whether they’re miles away over
a computer screen or across the table. No
matter the distance, Noodles can help your
family focus on what matters most: company.
Schedule Virtual Activities
While it may seem easy to connect with
family and friends while homebound, many
have found it to be quite difficult.
Instead of trying to find additional time
in the day to connect with those you love,
a great alternative is to leverage the existing
time you once allocated to other activities
before social distancing took effect. This
time can then be spent with loved ones by
enjoying activities via video chat.
For example, if you used to take lunchtime
walks with coworkers you can now spend that
time enjoying a virtual workout class together.
If you used to attend happy hours or other
group activities with friends or family, you
can now take part in online games, courses
or virtual book club meetings instead.
Commit with your friends and family to
stick with your favorite activities and routines
and you’ll be reunited together in person
before you know it.
Switch Up Story Time
If you have little ones at home, they are
likely missing the loved ones they are used
to frequently seeing in person. One of the
easiest ways to incorporate these people
into your children’s lives in a meaningful
way is to reinvent the story time portion of
their bedtime routine. Instead of tackling the
story yourself, have a loved one read to them
instead via video conference. Whether you
flip the pages for your guest reader or they
read a book from home across the screen,
it’s a simple activity that’s sure to bring
everyone closer together.
Embrace Traditional
Communication
In times like these, the communication
you send with a personalized touch will
resonate with loved ones the most. Writing
a letter or sending a care package creates a
one-of-a-kind nostalgic feeling the recipient
is sure to appreciate. Plus, you don’t have to
live entirely in the present. Using letters to
plan for future events and vacations can be
a great way to reduce stress during uncertain
times and can be a promising light at the
end of the tunnel.
Social distancing shouldn’t mean isolation.
Employ the tips above and be proactive in
your efforts to connect with loved ones to
strengthen the relationships that matter most. •
Seniors
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