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
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Why it’s important to pay for child care, even when it’s closed
With or without a pandemic, child care is an essential service. Many families could not go to work. Doctors, firemen, police, grocery store workers, government employees and more. Let’s not forget that the first five years are incredibly important, as 90% of the brain develops during this time. Quality child care is crucial. But during this unprecedented time, where families… Read More
Explaining a Pandemic to kids
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
Dear Quarantined Mama,
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