One positive thing about our current situation: it’s a great time to teach kids about gratitude, and brainstorm creative ways to say thank you.
These times have been tricky for parents, but also a crazy time for businesses as well. I know many of our Mabel customers are also business owners, entrepreneurs or just about to venture into the “side hustle.” We keep hearing the word “pivot” and how it relates to businesses surviving during this time.
Remember when our daily mom-tasks were fairly straightforward? We packed lunches, folded laundry and tried to keep the house generally tidy. These days, with everyone at home, our job has taken on a few unexpected roles, such as:
Those of us at home right now are doing a lot of sitting.
My twins hate learning to play piano.
It kills me to do so, but I’m on the verge of letting them off the hook.
Mother’s Day is about showing love and appreciation for our moms. While so many of us would usually spend the holiday showering our wives, mothers or mother-in-laws with affection and gifts in person, this year we’re required to stay apart.
I feel like it was not long ago that I was happily making the effort to introduce new and effective ways to better myself, for me and my family. I did yoga on Wednesday nights and if I missed a class here or there, I forgave myself for choosing much-needed rest instead. My family was eating healthier by taking the time to cook meals from scratch on the weekends. I took solo walks with my dog. And every day I would give myself reminders to just breathe. It’s quite depressing to think about how that has all quickly flown out the proverbial window. Nothing feels like my normal life right now and it has me wondering: what happened to ME?
From parenting hacks, to supportive words, parents are taking to Reddit to express solidarity during these crazy COVID-19 times. As we’re all navigating this world of homeschooling in isolation and trying to explain to our toddlers why the parks are closed, we are uniting online. These posts might lift your mood, give you a laugh or lend some ideas for your own kids.
As a parent in isolation, I am struggling with homeschooling and working simultaneously. My grey hairs are multiplying (with no hope of dyeing over them anytime soon) and though my ‘struggles’ are not really problems, like many, I’m feeling overwhelmed and worried. Still, during this most odd and stressful time, I can’t help but also notice glimmers of joy. There are beautiful moments of good blooming out of an otherwise grim time in our history.
I currently have a houseful of teens. Parents of teens are discovering the unique challenges isolation presents for this age group. So far, I’m surviving the outrageous amounts of teen hormones, constant snacking, sleeping until all hours and occasional eye roll. But in order to do so, there are a few reminders I have to give myself regularly: