Photo: Juna Han/Unsplash We’re bored. We’ve caught up on our favorite tv shows, spent more time on social media and discovered some new books to read. How else can we occupy our time while in quarantine? Podcasts. Because sometimes we need a friend in our ear. And, what’s better than enjoying a podcast for any occasion? …
Read More »My Quaran’TEEN’ Diary
March 13 is a day that will forever go down in infamy. OK, maybe I am being a bit dramatic. But the girl who left school on that strange Friday thought she was embarking on what teenagers had dubbed “coronacation.” The previous day state officials announced their decision to close …
Read More »Moms, You Can (And Should!) Still Exercise While Sheltering-in-Place
Erin Washington, a Leesburg mom and author of “Squats and Margaritas,” shares her tips This is unprecedented. We’re smack in the middle of a global pandemic where tens of thousands of people in our country are dying and the weight of protecting our families from a deadly disease is heavy. …
Read More »DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe: Recreate the hotel experience by baking a batch
One of the many disappointments of the coronavirus pandemic is that families have had to cancel their travel plans. Parents and kids are feeling this sadness particularly hard now during what was supposed to be spring break week. Checking into a hotel may not be an option at the moment, …
Read More »Resources for Parents
We will be updating this list throughout the COVID-19 crisis. If you have information on an important resource for families or ways that parents and children can help their community, please email our editor Jessica Gregg at [email protected] School Resources Check these websites for academic information and other resources provided …
Read More »Music legend Laurie Berkner to host free educational concerts
From her house to yours! Kids’ Music Legend Laurie Berkner Invites Families To Join Her For Live “Berkner Break” Concerts Stuck inside right now? Legendary children’s musician Laurie Berkner is here to help kids and parents find a routine, get up and move, and learn and play together. And it’s …
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