We’re all familiar with the phrase “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” That’s because it’s true. If we don’t recharge our bodies and minds, we can’t give support to others who depend on us. This is particularly important right now. While we are all muddling through the “what’s next” of pandemic living, many of […]
Three months in and the future is still uncertain
How are you holding up? It’s the middle of June, things are starting to reopen here in Ontario, but life is still so uncertain. Having tweens at home means I’m not excited about day cares opening. Frankly, it sounds like more work than it’s worth for the centers who are trying to figure out how […]
7 Simple Things That Have Improved Due To The Pandemic
Canada has been working through pandemic conditions for six weeks now. Six weeks! That feels unreal when I write it down. I have been at home for four and a half weeks (at the time of writing this), only having “gone out” about three times. My husband has been doing the groceries, as he’s out […]
How families are coping with this period of isolation
Are you still trying to carve out a routine for your family? (I am.) Is your town or city in lockdown mode? How are you managing with kids trying to do schoolwork at the dining room table while you are working from home? Related: Developing a routine with your tween during the pandemic Situations are […]
Developing a routine with your tweens in these uncertain times
Before the pandemic, our lives were highly scheduled. With four nights of after-school activities (all dance) we barely had time to breathe in our regular routine. Related: Tips for surviving a busy family schedule Now things have shifted unimaginably and it is a big adjustment for us. In the beginning of this Coronavirus pandemic I […]