Home schooling reminders for those starting tomorrow.

1. Do not judge yourself against others. Just because they post a happy pic doesn’t mean they’re not also drowning.
2. You have a right to be sad and find things hard even if you have fewer children / a less demanding job / a bigger home than other people.

3. We are in the midst of a global pandemic. People are dying. It is understandable that you and your children will be tired, stressed and worried. Cut everyone some slack, especially yourself.

4. If you’re working speak to your employer and ask for flexibility if you need it.

5. If you wear a hoody you can secrete snacks in the large pocket without raising your children’s suspicions.

6. Your children will learn just spending time at home. Even If they don’t want to sit and do school work. Even if they play minecraft all day.

7. This is about survival. Do what you need to do to get yourself and your kids through this.

8. Gin is useful

Massive thanks to all you wonderful school teachers working in such difficult circumstances in a totally new way. You are heroes. Thank you for being there for our children.