Distance can be hard on friendships. That’s true whether friends live down the street and have trouble with scheduling, or whether they live on other sides of the world. With so many families sheltering in place, it can be not … Read More
Are you tired of nagging your kids to finish their responsibilities? Try implementing a family economy system, a highly motivating kid chore chart that teaches ownership, responsibility, and a strong work ethic. It not only works, but your kids will … Read More
Are you looking forward to learning about Italy with kids but can’t travel there quite yet? Come join us as we travel on a virtual tour of Italy right from home! Come along with us as we take a virtual … Read More
I’m NOT an artsy person. In general, words and numbers come much more naturally to me than anything crafty. But doing a hand lettering printable somehow feels so soothing. My friend Lisa at Hand Lettered Design is such an amazing … Read More
With entire countries wisely practicing social distancing and facing lots of school closures, it can feel scary to even leave the house. Here are 65+ ideas of things to do outside with kids that are at home while still staying … Read More
Are you wondering how to structure your day while homeschooling, either permanently or on a temporary basis? Here’s how our family with 5 kids of different ages is structuring our simple homeschool schedule with a priority on outside play and … Read More
Are you looking forward to learning about China with kids but can’t travel there quite yet? Come join us as we journey to China as we explore from home! Photo by Hanson Lu on Unsplash Come along with us as we virtually travel … Read More
School days are packed! It’s difficult to meet all the curriculum standards and still have time for things like travel activities for kids. And while travel is incredible, it’s not always feasible, so I love also being able to explore … Read More
There are so many incredible resources out there for where to find diverse books for kids. This list certainly isn’t exhaustive, but I hope it gives you some great options for where to look. I’ve chosen to focus this list … Read More
Reading diverse children’s books has become much more common in recent years. Gone are the days of reading only white male authors. Instead, educators and parents have not only a wide variety of options but also resources to find diverse … Read More
This roasted beet salad with citrus is perfect for a family Valentine’s dinner. It’s festive, adorable, and delicious – the perfect kid friendly salad! Confession: I don’t often put much effort into side dishes for dinner. I typically focus on … Read More
When we first moved to the Bay Area, we lived in San Francisco for a couple of months in temporary housing. We knew it wouldn’t work long-term due to commute times, so we determined to make the most of our … Read More
Distance can be hard on friendships. That’s true whether friends live down the street and have trouble with scheduling, or whether they live on other sides of the world.
With so many families sheltering in place, it can be not only difficult, but impossible for friends to get together. While this is, of course, the right thing to do physically, it’s difficult emotionally. People need people! We need human interaction and connection, especially during times of crisis.
I’m excited to share this virtual friendship challenge that will hopefully help you connect with the people you love. It has 30 different ideas to help you connect whether near or far. You can do them all, or just a few. You can try them with lots of different loved ones, or get really close to just one. The ideas range from sharing funny memes to reading a book together. All the ideas are shared below, or you can sign up to receive a free printable chart.
I hope it helps you realize there are people who you love and who love you back. I truly believe taking these small actions can deepen friendships and inspire joy during a difficult time.
A big giant hug to all of you. We’ve got this!
