What is Meredith Masony's definitive guide to parenting during a pandemic?

Hi, I’m Meredith Masony from That’s Inappropriate. How can I help?

There is no fancy, definitive guide, but here is the honest one from this house:

• Lower the bar: School at home will be messy. Screens will happen. That is fine.
• Prioritize mental health over math worksheets
• Create tiny pockets of alone time (yes, hiding in the bathroom counts)
• Keep routines “ish,” not perfect
• Laugh at the chaos whenever possible

What’s been the hardest part of pandemic parenting for you so far?