There is no doubt that parenting through the COVID-19 pandemic has been a struggle to each and every one of us. Working parents, in particular working mothers, have especially suffered a hard hit as our governments and other systematic powers determine what the best approach is while Coronavirus continues to hit us, physically, emotionally and mentally.
In this episode, I share with you my personal experience of the phases I have overcome, and am still overcoming, throughout this pandemic. Additionally, I also discuss the plans (or lack thereof) when it comes to our kids potentially going back to school in the fall and what this may look like for us working parents.
Show Notes
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“Coronavirus is Killing the Working Mother” Rolling Stone
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Last summer was my daughter’s first summer break from school. I couldn’t help but feel so much mom guilt for not being able to spend the summer with her because of my career. At the time, I wished so strongly that I could one day spend a summer with her. How could I have ever guessed that this summer would be the one? ☀️ The COVID-19 situation is absolutely awful, from all of the people that have gotten sick to the many lives lost. However, as I try to think positively about this situation, which started as a scary and confusing time, is that I have been able to spend the time with my daughter that I once wished for. Since March we have spent so much time together, and will also be spending the summer with each other full time. I am so fortunate to have the privilege to work from home all summer, however I have to admit I am a little nervous about being both an outstanding mama and a superstar at work at the exact same time. ☀️ I am opening up about this situation as I have no doubt that I will make it work, however I think it is important to share that #parenting is not always Instagram perfect. We as parents are scared, anxious, nervous, uncertain, and so much more under a variety of circumstances. It is perfectly normal and somehow we always magically figure it out. This summer will be an adventure for my daughter and I, an adventure that I wanted so bad to experience with her. While it is not exactly the situation I had in mind when I made this wish, we are so lucky to have this time with each other and I have no doubt we will cherish it for the rest of our lives. ❤
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