| How's this back to school thing going for everyone? A friend texted last night and said her kids are begging for downtime, but have homework that they are certainly not used to having after learning at home for a year +. Others tell me their kids are fighting more or not listening to them and things are just falling through the cracks. "Can you ask Meghan..." starts more than one text from friends. Well, no, but YOU can ask Meghan Leahy. Her chat is one of my bright spots every other week. Her advice, the questions you all pose, the conversation that sometimes ensues, it's just good. So if you have a parenting question during this bizarre time, come on in. You can ask them now, and she'll help during the chat tomorrow, or maybe answer in a more detailed way in a column. As the principal at our middle school likes to say, this is a good time to give everyone, including yourself, some grace. Take a breather, realize this is hard – even the good parts, where kids get to go back to school – and try again. | The CDC recommends pregnant people take acetaminophen for fever or pain. By Cecilia Nowell ● 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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