• Josh Gad (Olaf from Frozen) reads books every weeknight (times vary but you can also watch the recorded videos) on Twitter - #GadBookClub

• Drawing with Michael Woodside - learn to draw Disney Characters - live streamed on YouTube and Instagram daily at 10:00 am - #drawingwithwoodsy (videos are also recorded).

• Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems - draw with author and illustrator Mo Willems daily on YouTube at 12:00 pm #MOlunchdoodles. (videos are also recorded). https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems

• Deb’s Virtual Art School - Artist Deborah Putnoi does lessons on Facebook daily at 1:00 pm https://www.facebook.com/TheDrawingMind (videos are also recorded).

 

 Being a parent is the hardest job in the world, even in the best of circumstances. With the COVID Stay-at-home mandate, there are now the added pressures of home schooling, lack of childcare, and financial stressors. Many of us are feeling socially isolated as we practice social distancing. We want to remind you, although we are physically separated, you are not alone. This pandemic will pass. 

 

In the meantime, we can reframe the way we think about our time at home with our children. Consider taking this time to focus on what matters most – connecting with our children and other family members. What children want most is their parents’ attention – and they will get it any way they can. Here are a couple of ideas to keep your children busy, including resources you can use to find ways to enjoy the together time.