Halloween is a fun holiday for kids, but this year it is going to look a lot different. Most families have their own traditions for Halloween. Perhaps it is visiting a certain neighborhood or attending a local festival or trunk or treat. As with most things this year, trick or treating is being discouraged or cancelled due to the pandemic…. Read More
Remote Learning. It’s the new phrase that all parents are becoming familiar with. The feelings about remote learning is very mixed, from both parents and teachers. There are certainly benefits, but unfortunately disadvantages as well. We need to look at all the factors as we prepare for this fall. MindSet Be positive! Make it fun and exciting. Younger children will… Read More
Essential has been one of the key words during the pandemic. Either your job si deemed essential or it isn’t. It also depends on the state you live in. Here in North Carolina, jobs that aren’t necessarily respected or even appreciated were deemed essential. People that work in grocery stores, gas stations, trash pick up workers and so many more… Read More
Who thought as a parent you would be explaining a pandemic to kids? It’s difficult enough for us as adults to wrap our heads around what is going on right now. It is important that we explain to our kids what is going on as best we can, but in a way that isn’t scary. Hands on learning A fun… Read More
Being a mom is already hard. Now, you are quarantined. Things are hard on a normal week. Moms are expected to do it all. (no offense to Dads 🙂 ) We grocery shop, take care of kids, run the household and often work a job or business. In a short time our world has been up ended. Our routines and… Read More