parenting
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Smile! – When It’s Okay To Not Be Okay
Photo by Kristina Tripkovic on Unsplash My son who’s 7 was sat at the table eating lunch when he said “Mummy, it’s really important to smile!” I said “Yes, it is but it’s even more important to show others how you’re feeling. You don’t always have to smile!” “But I learnt it at school!”, he replied. And sadly, this is what society encourages. Smile, even if you’re feeling like crap. No matter what crap you’re dealing with, eat it up like a good person. School is a place of rules. You follow the rules to get a good education, get a good job, and hopefully be a good person. But it is this…
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Tips for Parents to Balance Remote Work and Learning
This is a guest post by Cherie at Couchbasedbiz Working from home with children who are participating in distance learning can be a challenge, but it’s not impossible. A bit of proactive organization, the right tools, and quality time together to unwind can go a long way. Get organized Get ahead of the chaos by ensuring that your time and home are as organized as possible. Shared calendars, organizer apps, activity planners, and lists will go a long way to help reduce stress or misunderstandings. The more you encourage your children to participate in time management, the better. Check in with them daily to discuss what you’ll all be doing.…
