Parent Support Line And Online Cafe To Be Launched By Fairfax County

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most families are spending a lot more time together than they’re accustomed to. Experts have advice for parents who may feel that they’re losing their cool. “It’s completely understandable that people are going to have shorter tempers, shorter fuses,” said Allison Lowry, the program manager of child abuse and neglect prevention services at Fairfax County’s Department of Family Services. The trick is to realize when it’s becoming too much and knowing how to react. According to wtop.com, "Some suggestions for when you get to that point:

• Take a deep breath.
• Go into another room.
• Go outside if you can.
• Call a friend

On Monday, Fairfax County is launching a parent support line and will begin hosting an online parents’ cafe on Monday evenings, where parents can connect with each other to process through and share different strategies." As per wtop.com, "The Parents’ Cafe will be held on the conferencing app Zoom on Monday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. To participate, you’ll need to register at least 24 hours ahead of time by calling (703) 324-7720, or you can send an email to [email protected]. The Parent Support Line will be active on Monday at (703) 324-7720, or you can reach out via email at [email protected]."

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