What's New This Week (October 29, 2020)

A weekly digest of news, information, and resources from the Employee and Family Readiness Blog.

A weekly digest of news, information, and resources from the Employee and Family Readiness Blog.  CHCO's Blog Angela Bailey Chief Human Capital Officer Changing Your Reality October 27, 2020 Change the way you think, and you will change your reality. Before science validated the concept, we've always somehow known that not all that we see is in fact what we see. Sometimes our mind plays games with us and sometimes our perceptions are simply wrong. Where we see fine lines around our mouth, a friend sees a radiant smile; where we see a painful event from the past, a colleague sees a strong resolve to tackle any challenge; and where we see a less-than-gourmet meal of chicken nuggets, a child sees a full and happy tummy. I read one time, 'would you give a friend the same "talk" you give yourself?' Sometimes the way we think and what we tell ourselves is all that stands between us and our greatness.   Read more Childhood Bullying - Resources for Parents October 29, 2020 October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about bullying. Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior that can happen at any age, including among school-aged children. Both children who are bullied and those who bully others may experience negative physical, social, emotional, academic, and mental health issues. Bullying tactics can include making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, or intentionally excluding someone from a group. Bullying that takes place through digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets is known as cyberbullying. Read more Celebrate Halloween and Fall Safely During COVID-19 October 27, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has touched every part of our lives this year, including favorite childhood traditions like Halloween and Fall festivals.  While such treasured activities such as trick-or-treating or large gatherings may not be possible this year, you can still help your children enjoy Halloween and Fall safely if you follow these new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC has split traditional Halloween and Fall activities into three categories: lower risk, moderate risk, and higher risk. Read more To learn more, visit the Employee Resources website or contact worklife@hq.dhs.gov. Having trouble viewing this message? *View it as a webpage. You are subscribed to updates from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security *Manage Subscriptions  |  Privacy Policy  |  Help Connect with DHS: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram  |  LinkedIn  |  Flickr  |  YouTube U.S. Department of Homeland Security www.dhs.gov U.S. Department of Homeland Security · www.dhs.gov · 202-282-8000 This email was sent to Webmaster220 Bible Study Blog  *the blog owner has deleted the hyperlink intentionally