​​By now, the not-so-happy side effects of social distancing and home confinement are showing up. Those quirky behaviors that once brought smiles now elicit screams. Those news headlines and breaking updates meant to inform now only induce headaches. And no matter how much separation is put between the kiddos, they still irritate and infuriate one another (and you).

Closeness can lead to all kinds of craziness and conflict, but you can get (and keep) it under control in your home. Start now with our special “Keep the Peace Contract."​

Use this as a way to encourage and reinforce your family's values and the behaviors you expect from everyone. It's also a great way to support a safe, healthy emotional climate inside the home so relationships don't become irreparably hurt by petty disagreements and small, silly things.  

Today's de-stressing strategy… Learn why it's so important to stay in the moment, then try these 10 simple techniques to keep yourself grounded…