Tag: COVID-19
Job Loss During a Pandemic: Finding My Path
Do you know what the sound of stress sounds like? It goes something like this- “I’m sorry, but we are letting you go.” Or...
School is Okay
Last year I walked my son to his kindergarten class on the first day of school. Our fingers curled tightly together as we both...
Let’s Creep It Real This COVID Halloween
Over the summer, we began making COVID-19 decisions about school. We then made more decisions about our kids participating in extracurriculars, sending college-aged kids...
Adulting Merit Badge: Seeing a Therapist
I’ve been a writer for years. I usually write about things that are sentimental and heartwarming, and mostly in a way that is humorous....
Disney During a Pandemic
Typically we go to Disney two or three times per year for anywhere between three days and one week. I always anticipate large crowds...
Homeschool Barbie Didn’t Prepare Me For This
Dear everyone who is freaking out, This is a letter from your friend, Dana. If you hear the words home or virtual school and...
The Heart of the Matter: Community Pandemic Support from Studer Family...
Studer Family Children's Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart is well-equipped on the front line of the COVID-19 crisis as part of a national organization...
Tips and Tricks: Back to School During COVID-19
This year, the decisions we are facing regarding sending kids back to school are not easy. With COVID-19 worries, we have to hope we...
Call to Arms: Returning to School
As we reach the pinnacle of this pandemic, both in physical sickness and mental exhaustion, a new debate is forming.
Should our children return to...
Peek-A-Boo: I See You!
One afternoon after a more-challenging-than-usual e-learning day of Covid-19 quarantine, I drove across town for the first time in weeks.
My son from the backseat...