| There's been a lot of chatter since the nation's Transportation Secretary and his husband announced they were becoming parents of (surprise!) two babies. Pete and Chasten Buttigieg, like many adoptive parents, say they didn't know until the last minute that they'd be adopting twins. Enter, of course, the many comments from people everywhere about … everything. I'm grateful to have this lovely piece by another adoptive dad, Mike Carter-Conneen. Here, he explains how the process has worked for his family, why it is always filled with surprises, and yes, why adoptive parents desperately need parental leave, too.
In other news, for those of us with kids a tad older than Buttigieges babes, do you have questions about the technology in your kids lives? Ask the Post here and you'll get some answers. By Lena H. Sun, Frances Stead Sellers and Amy B Wang ● 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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