In this extraordinary moment in world history, we’re collectively facing a crisis that requires a simple action from as many people as possible: remaining in your own home. With a highly infectious virus moving through the global population, it’s our collective responsibility to limit ourselves, remaining in our homes to slow the transmission of the virus and prevent health services around the world becoming overloaded with patients.
Tying shoelaces, whistling and using cutlery are the hardest things to teach young children – according to a recent poll of parents. What do you find most difficult?
BC (before Coronavirus) I did 95% of my shopping online, including the weekly food shop. At the point we learnt that schools were closing I was unable to get a delivery slot with my usual supermarket. I have since been trying all the supermarkets who deliver in our area and still haven’t managed to get a delivery slot, so it’s been easier for one of us to head to the shops in the evening every 10 days or so.
For all of us, 2020 has started with an unexpected twist. Typically for this time of year, the weather is getting warmer and the nights are lasting longer, but our doors and plans are remaining firmly shut and sealed. With the outbreak of Covid-19, the government has enforced social isolation to minimise the risk of spreading the virus.
Last week of the Easter holidays here this week, so we’ve eased off on the formal work and learning and opted to spend as much time outside as possible.
We’ve collected tons of board games over the years. We always take a couple when we go away, but generally speaking ‘real life’ is so manic that there is rarely any time to just sit down and play a game.
The Coronavirus pandemic has affected us all in a massive way, putting businesses on hold in many different areas and shutting them down entirely in others. The most important thing is staying safe with our families, making sure that we’re doing what we can to social distance and stop the spread of the virus, but what if we want to secure our finances in preparation for the future?
Caring for elderly parents is something that many people take on as their parents’ grow older. Our parents give us so much while we’re growing up, and there comes a time when that ‘debt’ must be repaid. Ensuring your parents have access to suitable care is a priority for many people, but it can be difficult to know where and when to start.
