Four Years Later
Four years ago today – On March 13, 2020 – the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed our lives forever. I was at the playground when I got a text notice saying...
Tag: #parentinginapandemic
In the Streets
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Change is coming . . . the movement in the streets. Dropping “Dixie” from their name, The Chicks produced an inspiring new anthem, March March, that pays tribute to American...
Quarantined Quartet
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The Hochman family of Brooklyn, NY have been playing Spanish guitar together every day of the quarantine. They post short excerpts daily on Instagram from their practice sessions in different...
Still More COVID Songs
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The pandemic continues to inspire all kinds of artistic expressions of frustration, anger, silliness, and inspiration. Here are recent favorites (some more biting/political/adult-themed than others) with a Hallelujah finale:
Squirrel Ninja Obstacle Course (and more)
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For the fun of it … and the science of it, watch former NASA engineer Mark Rober’s most excellent youtube video and more. (one BILLION views cannot be all wrong)....
Surviving Summer
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Back from a blog hiatus, it’s hard to believe school ended five weeks ago. Life continues as before with social distancing lockdown since we’ll be joining the children’s grandmother in...
Working Parent Silver Linings
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On a personal and professional level, the biggest silver linings to social distancing has been the normalization of working from home and accessibility of meetings, programs, trainings, etc. Prior to...
Resources on Racism
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In the wake of nationwide (and worldwide) protests in support of racial justice and #BlackLivesMatter, new resources on racism have been developed, including for parents struggling with how to best...
CDC Advice on Reopening Schools
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Education Week has posted a video review of key points on the CDC reopening schools guidance contained in CDC Activities and Initiatives Supporting the COVID-19 Response and the President’s Plan...
A “Modest” Proposal
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Here is my work in progress regarding how to reimagine parenting policy for this pandemic time (when schools, daycares, camps and extracurricular activities are closed) and into a new future...