Making Lemonade Out of Lemons
It's easy to feel discouraged during this time but I think it's very important that we don't make our kids feel like a burden. Yes, staying home from work and homeschooling them is not our exact idea of fun. But our kids can feel the pressure and seriousness of this time, too. They may not say it, but they can feel the tension in the world. Instead of making them feel like a pain in the butt, let's spend time connecting with them and making memories. When will we ever have 2 weeks to spend with no one but our families? This is the chance of a lifetime. Yes, it's stressful and scary and overwhelming but let's make the most of it. Have a dance party. Bake cookies. Learn a new skill. Build blanket forts. Tell stories from your childhood. Have a talent show. Have a DIY spa day. Just do something fun.
Create memories they'll want to tell their grandkids about. We are living through history and we want our kids to look back and smile when they think of this time.
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