Communications
The difference between communication and this is that communication is the way we get this to others.
What is information?
This little box controls the heating and cooling temperatures in your home.
Mutual aid means for two or more parties to do this for the greater good.
What is cooperate?
What is 2 weeks?
The opposite of this is opinion, which is not necessarily true.
What are facts?
This probably has risen a lot since we've started spending nearly 24 hours a day at home.
What is a utility bill?
This part of the Girl Scout Law seems most appropriate when discussing mutual aid.
What is friendly & helpful (or considerate & caring or even be a sister to every girl scout)?
It is important for your pet to get this every day, just like you should for at least 30 minutes.
What is exercise?
Someone who doesn't look sick but is still carrying the virus is called this 12-letter word.
What is asymptomatic?
When checking the facts of a news article or social media posting, you should always research this - the person who wrote it.
What is the author?
A storm/power outage kit should have - at a minimum - flashlights and these to keep the flashlights working.
What are batteries?
When stuck at home with family, it would probably be extremely helpful for kids to do extra these around the house.
What are chores?
You can keep one of these to track how cuddling with your pet makes you feel... or you might already be keeping one that tells your general feelings.
What is a journal (or diary)?
Some cities are offering virtual tours of these, and not just art ones.
What are museums?
This object can be used to pass around and take turns if too many people are trying to talk at once.
In cooler months, instead of turning the temperature up on the heater, you could add this on - maybe a knitted or wool one.
What is a sweater?
Check on vulnerable these in your community, especially those over 60 or those with underlying medical conditions.
What are neighbors?
You can help vulnerable neighbors by offering to do this for them and their pets, especially if they are unable to leave the house themselves.
What is walk them?
Although difficult to see others in person during the quarantine, many people have taken to using this online platform to communicate with others at a distance. Hint: it sounds fast.
What is Zoom?
To keep in touch with neighbors and their community, some people have taken to writing messages here, where most people could see if they walked or drove by.
What is on their sidewalk (or driveway)?
In warmer weather, instead of turning your air conditioner on to full blast, you could probably open these at night (and close them during the day).
What are windows?
What is community service (or make the world a better place)?
Petting your furry friend can lower this, which helps you to feel calmer... and is especially useful in times of stress.
What is your blood pressure?
In addition to physical first aid, some people might need this type of first aid, especially in a pandemic.
What is psychological (or emotional) first aid?
Consider the 5 Components of Psychological
First Aid
• Create a Sense of Safety.
• Create Calm.
• Create Self and Collective Help
Mechanisms.
• Create Connection.
• Create Hope.