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A Challenge from Imago for #StayAtHome Days: Day 4

Listeners of our show may have heard Monika mention Imago in Miami, a wonderful creative space where kids can learn and enjoy activities in Spanish. While they’re currently closed, they’re offering a series of activities to do at home and, luckily, those of us who don’t live in Miami can partake. So, join us as we participate in the ImaGO Challenge, an effort to document our days at home.

Here’s how it works (translated from Imago’s post):

¿What did you do during the day? Draw it.

Steps:

1. One drawing per day.
2. Add your name and the date.
3. Share it on Instagram and tag @imagoartinaction.
4. Use hashtags #imaGOatHome #imaGOchallenge

We’re together in this. Share this post and more people will draw their days at home. And remember to wash your hands!

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A Parent’s Life in times of COVID: Day 3

Things are beginning to settle in. The reality of intentional isolation is the new normal and we need to figure out how to get through this as best we can. We love to share ideas on how to make sure the kids feel engaged and keep a sense of continuity but today, we want to check in with you.

With all the free resources, online classes, schedules, and more making their rounds, it can feel overwhelming to keep up. It’s probably a good idea to let go a little and focus on the basics: keeping our kids safe, comforted and healthy while we go through this situation. We like this advice for moms from Vanessa at PsicoKids: “This quarantine is not a time to take advantage of or to get ahead, it’s to live (while caring for our mental and physical health).”

Things are hard, especially for those who don’t have help with childcare and are expected to keep up with their jobs, whether from home or physically at work. Give yourself grace, relax your expectations, spend time with your kids and do what you can.

We’ll leave you with some articles we’ve found useful:

Monika & Paula