Parenting during a pandemic

As parents are stuck at home during coronavirus quarantines, we’re adding a list of new jobs to our resumes: full-time remote worker, homeschool teacher, the list goes on. We’re all trying to maintain a sense of normalcy, but these are not normal times. Above all, the mental health, well-being, and education of our children are the most important. Anya Kamenetz is an education correspondent at NPR and co-host of NPR’s Life Kit - Parenting podcast: https://www.npr.org/tags/797069332/life-kit-parenting. She’s written several books, and her latest is called, The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life. Anya joins us to share what she’s learned from parenting and educational experts as she continues to report on this evolving story. And, she talks about what’s working in her household as a mother of two who’s navigating the coronavirus pandemic in real-time, just like the rest of us. Listen to this episode to learn: -How to talk to your kids in an age-appropriate way about the coronavirus -Homeschooling tips for parents, including how to “triage” subjects and encourage passion projects -How much and what kind of screen time is appropriate for kids right now, and how to spot the danger signs of overuse -Digital learning resources – like Common Sense Media and old-school Bob Ross videos – to help kids learn and play -Why we need flexibility built into our newfound schedules and routines -Ideas to help kids feel less socially isolated (video chats are your best friend!) -Advice for parents of high schoolers and college-age kids to help them cope with the social and educational impacts of coronavirus For more information, visit: http://www.anyakamenetz.net/