York School News

Dear parents, it’s going to be okay

by Elissa Kline-Beber for TRNTO
The global pandemic or COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on our lives and especially on our kids.
I recently saw a meme that read, “I’m either coming out of this quarantine 20 lb. lighter, chakras balanced and a house full of completed craft projects or … 20 lb. heavier with an unhealthy relationship with Amazon,” and I couldn’t help but laugh.
Personally, I have been inundated with sage advice about how to maintain my physical fitness and diet, how to make the most of this family time and how best to set up a home classroom. I’ve seen post after post of offers of free Pilates classes, cooking demonstrations and knitting circles. All amazing and, collectively, more than a bit overwhelming.

In truth, my husband and I, like many transitioning their workplace from the office to the dining room table, have been working non-stop. As a result, we haven’t set up a one-room schoolhouse in our home, rather, we are doing the best we can to manage everyone’s needs, while our kids watch way more TV than they typically would, all the while knowing that this is just fine.

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