| Good morning, parents. It's post-Labor Day, which means those of you with school-aged kids are all probably back in some sort of routine. Or at least I hope you are. (I do have friends whose kids are already back at home in quarantine. GAH.) I took a few days off last week to get my own kids off to high school and middle school. (I can't believe I am typing that.) Today I'm sharing some of our back-to-school content – specific to this unusual year (after 1.5 unusual years!) – that you may have missed over the last few weeks. The expense of good masks, particularly for single parents. Schools with dress codes that force girls to wear certain clothes, but that don't force kids to wear masks. And, of course, how to help our kids transition back to school. I'm finding the start of week two here was more difficult than I expected. It's like the kids learned they actually are … back in school for real. What else do you hope to see us covering in the parenting realm this fall? We're listening: onparenting@washpost.com. Perspective ● By Meghan Leahy and Amy Joyce ● Read more » | | | |
Parenting in a Pandemic These are challenging times for any parent to navigate. Let On Parenting help. Below you'll find a selection of expert advice and personal stories for all types of parents. To keep up with The Post's best advice for living through a lockdown, including recipes to make, shows to watch, the best socializing apps, resources for parents, guidance for managing anxiety and tips for canceled trips, bookmark Your Life at Home. And the latest on school reopenings can be found on The Post's Education page. For vaccinated parents with unvaccinated kids | Vaccinated adults may have more freedom. But for kids, 'the rules haven't changed.' For parents dealing with virtual school | Strategies to improve distance learning | Tips for creating a good learning environment at home | How parents can avoid anxiety around distance learning For parents dealing with in-person school | How to help children adjust to masks, according to experts and parents | As kids move from quarantine to school, separation anxiety may follow. Here's how to help. For parents working from home | 6 strategies for parents struggling with work-from-home interruptions For parents looking ahead to post-pandemic life | The pandemic changed everything about family
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