Check out the full Episode 51 show notes on our website! In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Tanya Acosta about navigating distance learning. With states around the country announcing school closures for the remainder of the year, distance learning is our new normal. We invited our long-time friend, Tanya Acosta, an elementary school educator with 16 years of experience, to share distance learning tips for success. Tanya covers setting schedules, creating a designated school space, adjusting routines based on your child's needs, and lots more to keep kiddos on track while remaining flexible. Tanya has worked in the education field in different variations for about 16 years. She is certified in elementary education K-6, Exception Education (special education) K-12 and have a reading endorsement for grades K-12. She has worked in the elementary capacity for most of her career as a classroom teacher and ESE teacher. She spent four years as a reading MTSS coach working with teachers and training them on reading instruction  and how to implement interventions for their students. Listener Survey! Thank you so much for supporting the Healthy Family Project Podcast from Produce for Kids! We'd love if you could take 5 minutes to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content future episodes. By completing the survey, you'll also be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! Take the survey here. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week.  Healthy Family Project Facebook GroupJoin our new Healthy Family Project Facebook group! This group will serve as a safe space for parents and caregivers to talk all about raising a healthy family - from dealing with a picky eater and tips to get more fruits and veggies onto plates to exercising as a family and mental health. We welcome all of you to join in! Relevant Links  Keeping the Peace When You're Stuck at Home Helping Teenagers Cope with COVID-19 Resources to Survive Quarantine with Your Family Ask the Psychologist: Screen Time & Kids Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: Episode 50: Managing Kids at Home During Coronavirus Episode 49: Coping with Stress & Anxiety during the Coronavirus Pandemic Episode 48: Self-Care for Busy Families Timestamps 4:16 Distance learning tips & tricks 8:43 Tips for setting up a dedicated distancing learning space in your home  15:11 Routines to put in place to help your kids stay on track 18:45 How much time should students be spending on school work? 24:26 How much flexibility to allow right now & thoughts on lowering expectations 27:30 Student retention during distance learning  34:02 Advice for parents who aren't home during the day on how to check in on school work & keep their kids on track 36:56 What does a healthy family mean to you?  

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