{"id":4209,"date":"2020-04-28T11:55:36","date_gmt":"2020-04-28T16:55:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.evivenutrition.ca\/?p=4209"},"modified":"2020-04-29T14:36:47","modified_gmt":"2020-04-29T19:36:47","slug":"my-experience-as-a-mom-during-quarantine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.evivenutrition.ca\/en\/lifestyle\/my-experience-as-a-mom-during-quarantine\/","title":{"rendered":"My Experience as a Mom During Quarantine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Hey, moms! Although we can\u2019t bond face-to-face just yet, I wanted to check in on you and let you know that I\u2019m here for you. How have you been handling daily life through this global pandemic?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I know times have been trying – with so many uncertainties, it\u2019s understandable that our anxieties rise as we adapt to this \u201cnew\u201d (but temporary!) normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As they say: \u201c\u00c7a va bien aller\u201d – everything will be okay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ve been handling our routine with a \u201cone-day-at-a-time\u201d approach. Here\u2019s a more intimate look at how we\u2019ve been tackling this challenging time. Hopefully, it will bring you some comfort!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How I\u2019ve Been Coping<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Eliminating Social Pressures<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
I can\u2019t deny it – when social distancing began, I couldn\u2019t help but play the ugly game of \u201ccomparison.\u201d I would see parents posting elaborate homeschooling schedules on social media: sharing their activities, learning concepts, etc. I would think: \u201cOh my goodness. Am I doing enough?\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m here to tell you\u2026 yes, mama. You are always<\/em> enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I always do what\u2019s best for our family. I always do what fits into our<\/em> routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which leads me to my next point:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moms, we\u2019re all in this together. Let\u2019s free ourselves of comparisons, judgment and gossip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Did your kids eat more snacks than usual today? It\u2019s okay!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hey, it\u2019s Okay\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
A couple of weeks into this quarantine, I cut myself some slack. What works for one family may not work for another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And you know what? That\u2019s okay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Did they sleep waaaaay past bedtime? That\u2019s fine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More screen time than what you usually allow? Hey, it\u2019s okay!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sit back and relax. Feel all of your emotions. This is a pandemic. You\u2019re not expected to run a full-scale learning institution. It\u2019s okay to do whatever works for you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fun in the Kitchen<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Anyone who\u2019s close to me knows how much I love to cook. That passion has evolved tremendously and now involves the entire<\/em> family!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With more time on our hands, we\u2019ve been exploring new recipes and cuisines. My husband and son are having a blast taking part in our culinary adventures! One thing\u2019s for sure: this new habit is here to stay, even when we get back to our \u201ctypical\u201d life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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