The times we are living through are hard on everyone, but can be especially taxing on our children. The anxiety, worry, and fear that have clouded the atmosphere, upended “normal,” and woven their way into every aspect of life can be hard to understand and process for children. While parents may not be able to control what happens in the world, they can influence the extent to which those factors influence their home. What’s more, parents can aim to create a warm and comforting oasis that their children can count on. A child should feel safe and loved at home. They should have a place they can go to get away from worldly problems, to be themselves, to freely play and explore, to be silly, and to rest. Here are eight ways parents can instill the warmth and comforts of home in their family environment. Slow Down Like a simmering …