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PitterPatter11
Baby Boy is Here!
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How are your kids doing?
Interesting read: The Kids Aren’t All Right
How is my 5 year old doing?
He’s needing more cuddling than ever.
He’s crying because he can’t go to school and misses his friends and teacher. He crying because he can’t go to his cousins’ houses. He cries because he’s scared the Easter bunny will get the virus and die. He cries because he can’t have a family or friend birthday party. He cried because I wouldn’t let him come to the grocery store - his favorite place.
My heart is breaking for him. It’s not like he’s crying all the time but it’s still sad. He can’t really understand what’s going on. Heck, I can’t understand it.
My sister said her 5 year old is the same. Whining, crying because of no grandparents, friends, school, playground, cancelled vacation, etc.
Be sure to cuddle with your kids a little more. I know we’re all stressed but they need it. 
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EricaAlt
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Re: How are your kids doing?
Oh no. That's sad. My boys are 10 and 8 and understand what's going on. They've been busy with google classroom and of course my almost 11 year old is happy he gets more fortnite time and plays online with his friends a lot.
My 8 year old finally learned how to ride a bike on his own so that's been great bc we've been riding a lot around the neighborhood.
They do a lot of talking to friends on the phone and Facetime. We do see our neighbors outside a lot playing so that helps them too. They keep their distance.
Maybe talk more about the positive than the bad stuff. Don't let him see the news. Facetime friends, order some more toys or do crafts. Stuff you would've never done before.
I see a lot of neighbors walking and bike riding. WE're doing scavenger hunts too.
Hopefully it'll be over soon. I keep telling my kids it will. I think they like sleeping later too. LOL
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| Posted 3/25/20 4:51 AM |
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FirstMate
My lil cowboy
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Re: How are your kids doing?
My 8 year old has definitely wanted more cuddle time but he doesn't seem to care that he has no school. None of them do actually. Probably because they are gorked out on their devices half the day while I try to work. In the morning we do "school" and then in the afternoon I work and let them play electronics so they are just thrilled with that.
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| Posted 3/25/20 5:13 AM |
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
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Re: How are your kids doing?
She talks to her friends all day on FB Messenger kids- video chats,etc.
Spends a lot of time playing Roblox with friends as well.
We have no school work so she is happy about that.
She sometimes says she misses school or a specific friend but that doesn't last long.
Dh and I are not panicking and we don't make a big deal about it so I think that is translating to her . She picks up on our vibe.
Oh and she is thrilled that we can't go to restaurants for awhile since she hates going to restaurants. 
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| Posted 3/25/20 5:20 AM |
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PitterPatter11
Baby Boy is Here!
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How are your kids doing?
At 5, he’s not really into FaceTime and things like that. He wants to play with other kids not talk to them. If that makes sense. It’s hard being an only child right now.
We’ve been outside for a minimum of 2 hour every day. We do school for 1 hour a day. He watches a million hours of TV. He does at home workouts with either me or my DH. He does art and science. We play board games. He just knows this isn’t normal. He’s fine most of the time but every so often gets sad when he’s not occupied.
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| Posted 3/25/20 5:28 AM |
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
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Re: How are your kids doing?
Posted by PitterPatter11
At 5, he’s not really into FaceTime and things like that. He wants to play with other kids not talk to them. If that makes sense. It’s hard being an only child right now.
We’ve been outside for a minimum of 2 hour every day. We do school for 1 hour a day. He watches a million hours of TV. He does at home workouts with either me or my DH. He does art and science. We play board games. He just knows this isn’t normal. He’s fine most of the time but every so often gets sad when he’s not occupied.
Yes it's way harder I think when they are young.
Plus they don't really understand as much and can have a lot of fear.
But the good thing is, kids are so resilient and they bounce back and forget quickly.
This will pass- hopefully soon.
Sounds like you are doing everything right so just hang in there.
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| Posted 3/25/20 5:37 AM |
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ali120206
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How are your kids doing?
They've been seeing a lot of their friends (safely) as we are outside a lot more. They've also been doing video chats, playing Xbox, going on long walks, baking, cooking, etc...
Everyone has been finding ways to make it work. Just hoping they will be able to get back to school, even if for just a few weeks.
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| Posted 3/25/20 6:16 AM |
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M514
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How are your kids doing?
My DD is doing fine but she’s older than yours. We do her school work in the morning, I wfh for a little bit and we do other things like clean, laundry, cook/bake, go out for walks, do online workouts, she listens to music and danves in her room, crafts, science experiments, etc...
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| Posted 3/25/20 7:35 AM |
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LuckyStar
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How are your kids doing?
My DD is 4. She doesn't fully understand what's going on. I explained that she can't go to school because lots of people are sick and have yuckies in their lungs and we want to stay healthy.
DH and I have calls at all hours so it's been very hard to keep a schedule. We do some handwriting and sight word practice most days. Her dance school is offering zoom classes so I signed her up for those.
I don't know how much longer this will be sustainable. Except for the occasional walk or hour in the yard she's a blob. We all are.
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| Posted 3/25/20 9:13 AM |
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
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Re: How are your kids doing?
Posted by LuckyStar
I don't know how much longer this will be sustainable. Except for the occasional walk or hour in the yard she's a blob. We all are.
This is what worries me.
This is all well and good for now.
But any long term amount of time will affect people's mental health in a scary way.
I'm not nervous about the virus- if we get it (in my house at least) we will likely be fine (no underlying health issues etc)
But I fear for so many other things that this "solution" will bring.
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| Posted 3/25/20 9:21 AM |
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Naturalmama
Love my boys!!
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Re: How are your kids doing?
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by LuckyStar
I don't know how much longer this will be sustainable. Except for the occasional walk or hour in the yard she's a blob. We all are.
This is what worries me.
This is all well and good for now.
But any long term amount of time will affect people's mental health in a scary way.
I'm not nervous about the virus- if we get it (in my house at least) we will likely be fine (no underlying health issues etc)
But I fear for so many other things that this "solution" will bring.
100%. I see on Facebook people posting the daily things they are doing with their kids. Sidewalk art that rivals the MOMA, making homemade slime, taking socially distanced walks to waterfalls, and saying they are embracing their time at home with their babies.
That is beautiful, I am not faulting anyone for feeling that way or doing those things. More power to you. But, by day 30, all of those people will be singing a far different tune. Today is my son's 7th birthday, and he is miserable that he is not having a party today with friends at school, grandparents can't come over tonight for cake, and his party on Saturday was obviously canceled. I wake up depressed. I go to bed depressed. I am ready to smack my husband, I even miss going to the grocery stores. We are getting Instacart deliveries.
I hear people say they would be willing to live like this for 12-18 months. They say that now- on day 3. Get back to me on Day 15. People are going to start committing suicide left and right.
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| Posted 3/25/20 9:32 AM |
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Re: How are your kids doing?
My daughter is 7 and she is missing 2nd grade, ballet class, theater class, swim lessons, etc, etc. I thought she would miss something... but she is thrilled being home all day. she thinks its the greatest thing in the world. I have a feeling it's going to be so hard to send her back to school after this!! That I am dreading....
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| Posted 3/25/20 9:38 AM |
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
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Re: How are your kids doing?
Posted by BaysideForever
My daughter is 7 and she is missing 2nd grade, ballet class, theater class, swim lessons, etc, etc. I thought she would miss something... but she is thrilled being home all day. she thinks its the greatest thing in the world. I have a feeling it's going to be so hard to send her back to school after this!! That I am dreading....
Yep its like a long ass vacation for my DD.
She goes to bed late, sleeps in, plays all day online with her friends.
A big freakin' party.
While I slowly lose my god damned mind
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| Posted 3/25/20 9:41 AM |
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LuckyStar
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Re: How are your kids doing?
Posted by Naturalmama
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by LuckyStar
I don't know how much longer this will be sustainable. Except for the occasional walk or hour in the yard she's a blob. We all are.
This is what worries me.
This is all well and good for now.
But any long term amount of time will affect people's mental health in a scary way.
I'm not nervous about the virus- if we get it (in my house at least) we will likely be fine (no underlying health issues etc)
But I fear for so many other things that this "solution" will bring.
100%. I see on Facebook people posting the daily things they are doing with their kids. Sidewalk art that rivals the MOMA, making homemade slime, taking socially distanced walks to waterfalls, and saying they are embracing their time at home with their babies.
That is beautiful, I am not faulting anyone for feeling that way or doing those things. More power to you. But, by day 30, all of those people will be singing a far different tune. Today is my son's 7th birthday, and he is miserable that he is not having a party today with friends at school, grandparents can't come over tonight for cake, and his party on Saturday was obviously canceled. I wake up depressed. I go to bed depressed. I am ready to smack my husband, I even miss going to the grocery stores. We are getting Instacart deliveries.
I hear people say they would be willing to live like this for 12-18 months. They say that now- on day 3. Get back to me on Day 15. People are going to start committing suicide left and right.
I can't do this for 12-18 months. I'm already thinking about virtual psychiatrist visits and medication.
Happy birthday to your son. I hope he's gorging himself on treats and breaking all your rules 
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| Posted 3/25/20 9:46 AM |
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SLPRunner
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Re: How are your kids doing?
Posted by PitterPatter11
At 5, he’s not really into FaceTime and things like that. He wants to play with other kids not talk to them. If that makes sense. It’s hard being an only child right now.
We’ve been outside for a minimum of 2 hour every day. We do school for 1 hour a day. He watches a million hours of TV. He does at home workouts with either me or my DH. He does art and science. We play board games. He just knows this isn’t normal. He’s fine most of the time but every so often gets sad when he’s not occupied.
My son too. He's in kindergarten. He's just worried about his birthday in June and getting presents. His class did a zoom meeting yesterday but he just wants to play. My DH and I are both working from home so it's a lot of individual play and TV during the day. And then I have to convince him to do his school work. I feel bad now that he is an only child.
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| Posted 3/25/20 9:54 AM |
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lightblue
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Re: How are your kids doing?
Going stir crazy. Hoping this all ends soon.
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| Posted 3/25/20 11:03 AM |
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MrsT809
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Re: How are your kids doing?
Posted by BaysideForever
My daughter is 7 and she is missing 2nd grade, ballet class, theater class, swim lessons, etc, etc. I thought she would miss something... but she is thrilled being home all day. she thinks its the greatest thing in the world. I have a feeling it's going to be so hard to send her back to school after this!! That I am dreading....
My 7yo is exactly the same. I dreaded telling them that school was closed for two weeks but they cheered like crazy. Same when this week I said it may be longer. They talk about school and friends but so far they don't complain about missing them. My kindergarter's teacher mentioned video callling students but I think that would just make my youndest more upset. Same with potention zoom meetings with friends. Right now, they're not missing anyone so I don't want to shake the boat.
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| Posted 3/25/20 12:14 PM |
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Katareen
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How are your kids doing?
They’re thrilled.
We’re all at home together which is rare. Eating every meal together, they’re playing outside more, FaceTiming with relatives/friends which they love.
I really thought they’d be sobbing daily but so far, so good!
They are getting on each other’s nerves a bit but luckily DH and I are both here to intervene.
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| Posted 3/25/20 1:32 PM |
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KarenK122
The Journey is the Destination
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How are your kids doing?
Both of my kids are special needs. They are doing ok. The younger one is in all her glory because she dislikes school and would rather be with me all day anyway. My older one (13) is ok. She does her school work in the morning but she is craving social interaction. Facetime just doesn't do it. She also gets alot of therapies in school which she is not recieving so it has been difficult. We are doing the best we can but it is tough.
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| Posted 3/25/20 2:07 PM |
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klingklang77
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Re: How are your kids doing?
Posted by KarenK122
Both of my kids are special needs. They are doing ok. The younger one is in all her glory because she dislikes school and would rather be with me all day anyway. My older one (13) is ok. She does her school work in the morning but she is craving social interaction. Facetime just doesn't do it. She also gets alot of therapies in school which she is not recieving so it has been difficult. We are doing the best we can but it is tough.
Can’t they do the therapies online somehow? Like with zoom?
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| Posted 3/25/20 2:44 PM |
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KarenK122
The Journey is the Destination
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Re: How are your kids doing?
Posted by klingklang77
Posted by KarenK122
Both of my kids are special needs. They are doing ok. The younger one is in all her glory because she dislikes school and would rather be with me all day anyway. My older one (13) is ok. She does her school work in the morning but she is craving social interaction. Facetime just doesn't do it. She also gets alot of therapies in school which she is not recieving so it has been difficult. We are doing the best we can but it is tough.
Can’t they do the therapies online somehow? Like with zoom?
If my slow ass district gets it up and running they can but honestly getting them to pay attention to a screen and not someone in front of them, isn't really going to help much.
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| Posted 3/25/20 3:33 PM |
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alli3131
Peanut is here!!!!!!
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How are your kids doing?
My son is 8 and he’s fine but then again so are DH and I. We are both working from home and my son does school work for a few hrs in the morning then the rest of the day he is playing, going outside to practice hockey or we go for bike rides. Much of my work can be done at odd hrs if needed. My DHs last day of work was today and he starts a new job Monday so the next few days it will be house projects which my son loves to help!!
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| Posted 3/25/20 4:23 PM |
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LSP2005
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Re: How are your kids doing?
My kids are older elementary and middle school so they speak with their friends on the computer but I think they miss seeing them in person a lot. I am happy with how my district is handling everything. Today started zoom meetings in addition to the work they have been doing. But my three year old nephew is having a super rough go of it. He does not understand what is happening.
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| Posted 3/25/20 4:26 PM |
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MrsWoods
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How are your kids doing?
My daughter is 4 and was used to going out a lot with me and being social. She already broke down once cause I told her we couldn't go to the Disney store. We do pre-k workbooks in the morning than she watches a princess storytime done on facebook. After that she watches tv or will play in the yard. We went one time to the park for a walk and she liked that so we may do that once a week. Other than that, she has dance class once a week on zoom but she is very stir crazy and I hope so sort of normalcy will return. I do not see this virus going anywhere and will be with us for a long time so we are gonna have to figure out how to live with it
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| Posted 3/25/20 5:43 PM |
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Re: How are your kids doing?
maybe this might help the younger ones understand ?
Coronavirus story
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