Parenting In A Pandemic: 4 Tips For Families From A Neighborhood Therapist

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Dallas TX

10 August, 2020

1:18 PM

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From Lakewood-East Dallas Advocate: By Jaime Dunaway August 10th, 2020 Morgan Myers. Photo courtesy of Morgan MyersJuggling work, household chores and your kids can be overwhelming while self isolating during the coronavirus pandemic. Many parents feel heavy, sad or anxious and are living like a radioactive land mine just waiting to go off. Indeed, there is an actual threat out there, not just an imaginary or potential danger. "We have deleted many of the joys in our lives and poured on the stresses," said Morgan Myers, a Lochwood mom of two who has lived in the neighborhood for 10 years. "We may have lost our jobs, our income, our kids' education, our health and support from babysitters and nannies. In our decisions with our kids, we feel a great responsibility, caution and downright fear for their safety. The natural reaction to this kind of state would be fear." But there are steps you can take to maintain your sanity. Read more at the Lakewood-East Dallas Advocate. The Lakewood-East Dallas Advocate is part of a chain of hyperlocal websites covering communities around Dallas.

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