DHS Employee Resources – What’s New This Week (August 6, 2021)

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

A weekly digest of news, information, and resources from the DHS Employee and Family Readiness Blog.  CHCO's Blog Angela Bailey Chief Human Capital Officer Taking a Breath August 5, 2021 When you take a breath, there's a pause that occurs right before you exhale.  It's in that suspended space that you are no longer a part of your past and have the opportunity to begin again.  Sometimes those new beginnings involve moving to a new home, or starting a new relationship, or even changing careers.  Other times, new beginnings take place within us—times when we see issues from a different perspective, embrace a new idea, or let go of our past hurts and disappointments.  Beginnings cannot happen without endings; they are an integral part of one another.  Just like our breath, we cannot exhale unless we have first inhaled, it's all part of the natural order of how our body works.  It can also be how our mind works as well.  By letting go of the past, no matter how difficult, and breathing in the present, we begin again.   Read more Quick Tips for Making Healthy Snacks August 3, 2021 A big part of healthy eating is including more whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat milk products in your diet. Healthy snacks are a great way to make sure that you get plenty of  nutritious foods every day. Consider the tips below to help you get started: Be prepared. Have healthy snacks ready for when you get hungry. Keep them with you at work or school, in your car, and at home. If you have a healthy snack easily available, you'll be less likely to pick up a candy bar or a bag of chips. Find healthier substitutes for high-fat snacks. If your favorite high-fat snack is potato chips and dip, try baked tortilla chips with bean dip or hummus instead. Make snacks interesting. If the idea of a plain piece of fruit doesn't appeal to you, try dipping fruit slices in low-fat yogurt sprinkled with cinnamon or nutmeg. Take advantage of seasonal offerings. Fresh fruits can help you survive and thrive during these long summer days. Eating fresh fruits is one of the easiest ways to stay hydrated in the summer heat.  Read more Communicating with Your Teen March 24, 2021 When children become teenagers, they often test limits, question authority, and spend less time with their families. As they become more independent and learn to think for themselves, relationships with friends become very important. It may start to feel like your teen doesn't need you anymore, but they do. Teens still need their parents' love, support, and guidance. Simple, everyday activities can reinforce the connection between your teenager and you. Make room in your schedule for special times as often as you can, but also take advantage of routine activities to show that you care. Here are a few tips for you and your family: Have family meals. Share "ordinary" time.  Get involved, be involved, and stay involved.  Get to know your child's friends.  Be interested.  Set clear limits.  Read more To learn more, visit the DHS Employee Resources website or contact worklife@hq.dhs.gov.

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