I know there have been many resources circulated on how to keep kids occupied during the COVID-19 school closures and quarantine season (I shared our own school schedule here.) But moms need structure, too! Today, I'm sharing a sample schedule from my own life that I've been following for the past week. Hope it helps! You can customize your own at this link. 10am wake up, check on children who have already watched 3 hours of tv, eat a handful of pretzels and a chocolate bar from your . . .
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Scouting out new homeschool locations. I think this might work. View this post on Instagram Just had to share some of the amazing inspiring essays my children have been turning in. #teenagersinquarantine #wasteoftime #burningtrench A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Mar 21, 2020 at 11:24am PDT View this post on . . .
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Dealing with COVID-19 anxiety, Roo gets tested, and our biggest question: how long will this last? | Selfie Podcast Episode 120
Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio In this episode, we move from our usual format to take a deeper dive into what’s happening with COVID-19 and how it’s affecting every aspect of our lives. If you’re worried, well, you’re not alone. We have an open and honest conversation about our fears of the future, one of us getting tested for COVID, and — for the sake of a moment of levity — apocalyptic grooming and the things that are keeping us sane. Some stuff . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Izeavian
Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .
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View this post on Instagram A great visual illustration on the power of social distancing via @juan_delcan #flattenthecurve #stayhome Just had to have this pep talk with my teens today, who are bumming on missing their friends. It's a tricky balance to acknowledge the disappointments and losses in this season but also keep it in perspective. Oh snap somebody broke out the One Direction . . .
The case for social distancing
What are the rules of social distancing? “A lot of us might be relatively healthy and think we might be able to withstand the rigors of an infection,” adds Jonathan Kimmelman, director of the Biomedical Ethics Unit at McGill University in Montreal, “but there’s the concern about spreading it to vulnerable individuals, as well as the pressure this outbreak will place on our health care system.” Kimmelman invokes the idea of “social solidarity,” saying “we have an ethical obligation to curtail . . .
How to homeschool your kids through COVID-19 school closures (for non-homeschooling parents)
I never wanted to be a homeschooling mom. In fact, I used to joke that I didn't homeschool because doing so would make me stop liking my children. And yet, here we are. Because I'm an anxious person who likes to strategize and make lists, I put together a homeschooling schedule within minutes of finding out our schools were closing for a month. (If you are familiar with the enneagram, this is peak 3 behavior under stress.) It gave me some small feeling of control in what feels like a very . . .
Corporate napping | On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from July 2009.
On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from July 2009. My kids just completed their second week at their new preschool. So far, both Mark and I have been really impressed with the program, and Jafta and India seem to be having fun, too. I think Jafta is slowly realizing he doesn't need to follow India around on the playground to protect her from things like pretend guns (which he is doing in the photo). And India has managed to wait to poop her pants until after she . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Daniel and Derek
Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .
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