TODAY’S TOPICS:
Trending onTwitter…You are quarantined with the first artist or band you saw in concert. Who is it?
From one bride to another …Lots of weddings have been postponed, but some brides-to-be have come up with a way to find solidarity and some smiles – they are sending each other gifts from their bridal registries. "The registry exchange has been an opportunity to shower other couples with love in a time that's full of chaos and sadness, and it's a way to remind each other that we truly aren't alone or forgotten," said a bride who had to postpone her April 4th wedding. And it’s not just for each other … some couples are using their registries to raise money for those suffering financially right now. (Insider)
Having a hard time sleeping these days? Maybe having Nick Jonas read you a bedtime story will help. Nick has narratedThe Perfect Swing, a new 37-minute sleep story on Audible. Even better … it’s free! (Pop Sugar)
Back to nature …A new survey has found that lots of parents homeschooling their kids right now are using nature as a teaching tool. 75% of those surveyed say they are using daily walks, gardening and time outside with their kids to teach them about nature. 87% believe being in nature is good for their kids’ mental health. And parents say they are benefiting as well. More than two thirds of parents say being in nature makes them feel more relaxed and calmer. (SWNS)
Speaking of teaching kids during these times …Natalie Long, a mom-of-two from Canada, has gone viral for creating a free, downloadable COVID-19 time capsule workbook, as a way to help kids work through their emotions. "It has been used as a tool to help get children talking to their parents in this time, especially the 'How I'm Feeling' page," Natalie toldGood Morning America. "I never wanted to make money for this resource," she says. "We are all struggling in this uncertain time and I wanted to share something positive." You can download the workbook for free on Natalie’s website. (Pop Sugar)
High schoolers spreading joy …A group of high school students in Calgary, Alberta, wanted to do something to help people feeling disconnected and alone during this difficult time – particularly the elderly -- so they created theJoy 4 All Project. It’s a phone hotline that has pre-recorded and frequently updated messages meant to cheer callers up. They recorded jokes, stories, kind messages, letters, songs and poetry. Brilliantly, the teens chose to use a phone hotline to cater to anyone not comfortable with or without access to the internet and accessible devices. To keep content fresh they are asking for kids and teens from everywhere to log onto theirJoy4All website and write or record their own jokes, stories and messages of hope. If you are interested in hearing some of these messages yourself, or you know someone who might benefit from the hotline, the number is 1-877-JOY-4ALL. (Huffington Post)