I guess there’s not a day goes by where someone makes a blog post about COVID-19…it has become the new normal, the thing we all talk about but don’t actually talk about.

There have been so many deaths from this terrible virus…I’ve been close to several..and so much change in how we live. The new norm is seeing people wearing masks. What I don’t like is seeing discarded masks!…that’s a new norm I can live without. When I take my dog for a walk I often see them thrown down…how awful to see that as a sign of the times.

I don’t go out often these days like so many other people. My husband works all day so I’m home alone…and it’s lonely…but at least I know he’s coming home so I’m grateful for that.

My work keeps me busy..working from home is ok for me, but for many others it’s a huge challenge.

Parents are being challenged to homeschool…something they probably never considered. How much has our view of teachers changed? I feel…I hope…we’ve gone from the thought that teachers have it easy…’they hardly ever work..finish at 3…6 weeks holiday…jammy job’. …and a realisation of how hard it is to have possibly 30+ children all with different needs facing you every day. 30 sets of parents expecting everything to be perfect…their little one to be cared for, educated, fed, allowed some freedom to play but encouraged to learn.
now lots of parents are tasked with caring every day for their own child or children…potentially different age groups, different key stages to manage…it’s not easy. I amin awe of you (thankfully my time of small children is over) be proud of yourself, your doing really well. Just managing to be present with your children is a gift to them.

Make the most of this time together…learning doesn’t just happen in a schoolroom. Teach them to cook, to bake…and if you don’t know how..help each other..look up recipes and give them a try. If you’re stuck, ask for help..it’s not a failing to need help, it’s called being human. By our very nature we need each other, we need support, so reach out and ask for it.