To put it simply, those initial months were incredibly tough. As a stay-at-home parent, I was used to managing the household while my husband continued to work as an essential employee. At that time, my son was in second grade, my daughter was in kindergarten, and my youngest was only two.
Having all three kids at home was a mixed blessing. While they certainly kept me on my toes, I genuinely enjoyed the extra time spent with them. Yet, the overwhelming uncertainty of the world around us heightened my anxiety. I found myself glued to my phone and TV, tracking daily COVID-19 case numbers and waiting for updates from our school district about whether my kids would finish the school year.
For a while, I felt like we were stuck in a rut. Daily routines like baths and wearing pants took a backseat to endless news reports and family game nights. I was just trying to hold it all together as a mom.
Fast forward to today. Thankfully, we’ve somewhat emerged from that rut, vaccines are rolling out, and our school district implemented a plan. However, even though my original fears have eased, the ever-changing school schedules for the 2020-21 year brought new anxieties. We started the year fully remote, moved to hybrid, returned to remote, and then back to hybrid again. Now, after a year of closures, we are finally preparing for full in-person instruction.
I think you can relate to the rollercoaster of emotions. While our teachers and school administrators have been amazing, the inconsistency has left me second-guessing my parenting. Am I giving my kids enough attention? Am I helping too much with their assignments?
Recently, I received an uplifting email from my son’s art teacher after his hybrid class. It was short and sweet, but it provided the reassurance I desperately needed.
Thank you, Ms. Rivera, for the encouragement! It’s a relief to hear that my kids are doing well in school. Of course, I have support from my husband and others, but knowing that someone outside our immediate circle sees our efforts is truly uplifting.
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In summary, an unexpected email from my son’s art teacher provided the encouragement I needed amidst the chaos of pandemic learning. It’s a reminder that support can come from various sources, and it’s comforting to know that our efforts as parents are recognized.