Working parents have it hard right now, but remember…kids do, too. For many children, their parents are home and visible but not able to pay attention to them. While children may see their parents, the parents are working, on a call, in a Zoom meeting, or typing. Working from home creates in illusion that parents are available, but in reality they are working. Most children are sick of their homes, beyond annoyed with siblings, feeling ignored, and just want life back to norm

Parenting is an incredibly difficult job, and parenting during the pandemic may feel nearly impossible. If you feel stretched too thin and exhausted, you are in the norm. Here are some tips to make sure you are caring for yourself during this difficult time. Be sure you are getting enough sleep- for most adults this means 7-9 hours a night (per the National Sleep Foundation). Arrange a plan for you to have some alone time- even just 15 minutes a few times a day. Decompress wi

As you consider returning back to some sense of your former routine, be aware that your child’s lack of social interaction over the past few months may have caused some social or emotional regression. He may have forgotten that conversations are supposed to be reciprocal. He may make silly faces or noises, looking for a laugh. His feelings may be hurt easier. He may overreact to little events. He may have forgotten to share and take turns. He may feel anxiety about leaving ho