Life Skills Education - Nepal

It is the human nature to thrive in the face of challenging times and life skills are at the core of it. One of the most important life skill is dealing constructively with problems. Social constructs can be creatively transformed in keeping in touch with our friends and family while social distancing.

When speaking about health, we often forget to look at it holistically. While we know what physical wellbeing is, let’s consider mental and social well-being as well:
* Mental health is not just the absence of depression or anxiety but also the ability to enjoy life and feel secure.
* How quickly can one bounce back from difficult experiences.
* The foundation of friendships and family for a person.
* How connected you’re with the society.
This let’s spread the importance of social and mental health as well.

Starting a gratitude journal is never a bad idea. Teach your kid to treat each day as a positive reinforcement and be grateful for little and big things.

We have all been united in our efforts to face this pandemic. We at LSE - Nepal, are constantly trying to draw focus on the effects such situation can have on mental health, especially those of the young ones. Mindfulness is an effective way to deal with it. Mindfulness, simply put, is training our mind to focus on the present and in uncertain times like these, it is of utmost importance that we teach our kids this.

The impact of a pandemic often goes beyond physical health, but we can prevent it often by taking simple steps and reflecting on our actions. It is also important as parents, to use this time and educate and support our children. Here are few things that you can do.

Just some words to keep you going through these tough times. Use this time, use it well. Stay .

As the situation becomes serious across the world, here are a few things that you can do at home to keep your kids engaged and attentive as you practice social distancing. Let's make sure that tablets and gadgets aren't the only things that your kids engage with, let's use this time in more constructive activities.

As we are entering a stressful time, it is important that we remind ourselves of everything that matters.
Be calm, be informed and more importantly be kind.

With a pandemic upon us, let’s be smart and support one another. Even maintaining simple personal hygiene like washing ones hands makes a difference.

Some ways we can help children as advised by World Health Organization (WHO):

🧡 Find positive ways for them to express fear and sadness in a safe and supportive environment.

🧡 If a child has to be separated from their primary caregiver, ensure alternative care is arranged and the child can maintain regular contact with caregivers over phone or video calls.

🧡 If a child is confined to home try and maintain familiar routine.

🧡 As this is a stressful time, discuss COVID-19 in honest and age-appropriate information. Children typically mirror adult behaviour in managing their emotions during difficult times.

Developing Life Skills in a growing mind is not only important but also advocated by organisations like and based on their scientific ability to help people think critically, communicate effectively and build healthy relationships while making informed decisions.