How will you retain gratitude for the return to normal life? “I’ve come from 2020 to remind you not to forget,” my daughter wrote to her future self.
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eParenting and Parenting in the 21st Century
eParenting used to mean keeping your kids safe on the Internet, however now it has a wider scope including parenting with the use of technology, and distance parenting. Curated by Peter Mellow |
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How will you retain gratitude for the return to normal life? “I’ve come from 2020 to remind you not to forget,” my daughter wrote to her future self.
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Even as older adults await the coronavirus vaccine, many are skipping the standard ones. That’s not wise, health experts say.
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Several say the pandemic helped them develop closer relationships with their children and become better parents.
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Children and adolescents who want to return to sports after having the coronavirus should be cleared by a doctor for heart risks.
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While pandemic school closures have been challenging for many students, those with special needs are particularly vulnerable. "It's impossible, this whole situation is impossible,” says Christina Hartman, whose 4-year-old daughter Charlotte has autism. "And I can't speak for every child but I know for my kid, she needs to go back to school."
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We know teachers are trying to keep children safe and continue their learning in an impossible situation. But we also have to stick to reality. The average attention span for an 8-year-old is about 16 to 40 minutes.
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It’s rough for adolescents during the pandemic. Here’s what they’re going through, and how you can help.
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Providing opportunities for movement doesn’t have to involve expensive exercise equipment or yet more screen time.
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These tips from experts will help you discuss the coronavirus with your kids so they’re more likely to listen.
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More sleep and family time—and less social media—may have made the difference.
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When I flew the nest a decade ago, I had no intention of ever coming back.
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“It’s unprecedented that we’re inside, we’re out of normal routines. So it stands to reason that levels of inactivity are only going to worsen," said the president of the American Council on Exercise.
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Younger children are about half as likely as older teenagers and adults to become infected, new studies suggest.
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Support them but make sure to respect their autonomy; encourage them to exercise, sleep and connect with friends. These are some ways to help your Year 12 child during the pre-exam period.
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What had previously been one of the most challenging few months in my parenting is now overshadowed by the pandemic. But what a roller coaster it was.
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“It’s become this community now,” one woman said, “and that’s our community school.”
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One giant psychology experiment explains why many people seem like they don’t care about the deaths of the elderly.
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COVID-19 has not only changed the way Victorians live, it has changed the way they are dying, with the number of families providing palliative care for loved ones at home soaring over the past six months.
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Remote school may look different to 'normal' school, but children are still being taught; they are still learning and many are still actively engaged in the curriculum.
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We surveyed and interviewed parents of primary school-aged children in Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria and the ACT to explore their experiences of helping their children with remote schooling.
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The pandemic has exacerbated the inequalities that already existed. These organizations are bridging the gap.
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A week in, things are going okay, families and teachers say — although it’s a bit bizarre.
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Our children’s pain often hurts us more than our own. The coronavirus pandemic has ushered in a panoply of circumstances about which we might feel sad and scared, not just for ourselves, but also for our children.
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New studies show caregivers with young children are stressed, with no signs of relief on the horizon.
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End of year celebrations will be very different for the class of 2020. Thanks to COVID, they are missing out on more than just the chance to party.