Devin Hallquist, B.A. & Kelsey Maki, M.S.
Parents are always at the forefront of our minds here at Parentline; after all, we’re in the business of supporting parents and the healthy development of kids. But in the past several weeks as the Coronavirus continues to impact the world and disrupt daily life, we’ve been thinking of our parents more than ever. In an effort to support parents during this difficult and hectic time we’ve compiled a list of resources below. In the meantime, we find the words of social justice advocate and writer, Rachel Elizabeth Cargle, to serve as an important reminder:
Dear Parents,
You’re doing great. There are no “rules” around how to exist “best” during a pandemic. Don’t stress about screen time, don’t guilt yourself over their snack choices, don’t get overwhelmed with missed lesson plans or unmotivated little ones.
This is a national emergency, not an added opportunity to push productivity and expect normalcy in any way. This is not normal. Lean into whatever feels best for your family, whatever makes sense for your children, whatever allows you the mental and emotional space to be okay for the next few weeks.
Fun and Educational Ideas for Kids
Resources to Support YOU
Resources for talking with your kids about COVID-19
Resources for parents working from home
Tips from Western Museums Association and CNBC for those figuring out how to work from home while parenting.
Do you have additional resources or suggestions you would like us to include on our page? Please leave a comment below!