Pandemic parenting advice from a single mom
A single parent to an 8-year-old daughter, bestselling author and educator Rachel Simmons has recently been hosting webinars about pandemic parenting that make it clear how hard our jobs are right now.
Marriage rates are at an all-time low, new report finds
In 2018, marriage rates were the lowest they’ve been since 1900, with 6.5 new marriages per 1,000 people, according to a report published Wednesday by the National Center for Health Statistics , part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Coronavirus: Is lockdown making only children lonely?
Ten-year-old Ellis might have missed out on his skiing holiday because of the lockdown, but his mother did not want him to miss out completely – and arranged a big surprise for him in their garden in Nelson, Caerphilly.
Coronavirus crisis: Children suffer most from being locked down
This is why coronavirus measures have hit families particularly hard. Suddenly, everyone is on top of each other. Overstretched parents have to work, teach their children and also comfort and reassure their kids, despite their own existential concerns. Unachievable demands, especially for single parents.
A Crisis Playbook for Family Businesses
The preliminary results of a survey we launched indicate that nearly 90% have seen some negative impact on their business. Some are fighting to stay alive or deal with a major decline in revenue. Others are dealing with greater demand and stressed supply chains. Most are feeling isolated as they make decisions that will shape their future.
Coronavirus presents new challenges to families
“Since this pandemic has started every conversation starts with ‘what’s your new normal? What does that look like?’ and there are lots of new challenges with the new normal,” said Connie Schnoes, supervising psychologist with Boys Town.