Welcome to a new community!

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It is an uncertain time right now. As a novel virus sweeps over our country, many states have closed the doors of their schools with the hopes of protecting those most in need. Parents and educators are stepping into uncharted territory of remote learning.

This setting will take its toll on each of us in as many different ways as we might imagine (and then some more ways that we might not imagine!).

We are being presented with a unique opportunity to come together as community in new ways.

What can you expect from this blog community?

  • Bravery and vulnerability
  • Honest conversations about my experiences being a parent and/or educator
  • Space to listen to each other, share ideas, and lean on each other for support

Stay tuned for posts on preparing for remote learning, parents becoming educators, guest bloggers, and more!

More inspiration below…
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Surviving this crisis will take a shift in mindset, and that’s tougher than we think – especially when we’re afraid. ⁣ ⁣ Fear and anxiety can drive us to become very self-focused. This global pandemic is a real case of “getting sick together” or “staying well together.” ⁣ ⁣ Our choices affect everyone around us. There is no such thing as “individual risk” or “individual wellness.” ⁣ ⁣ This is the ultimate reminder that we are inextricably connected to each other. Turning away from collective action right now – as tempting as it is – will only generate more pain. ⁣ ⁣ Owning and embracing our global interconnectedness (from a safe distance) and thinking about others as we make choices is, ironically, our only path to safety for ourselves and the people we love. ⁣ ⁣ We can all get really shitty really fast when we’re afraid. I get it. I’m using deep breaths along with my personal mantra: ” Try to be scared without being scary.” Feel free to borrow both – they can help.⁣ ⁣ It’s also really normal for everyone to be on our nerves: The people who aren’t following the rules, the 10-second hand washers, etc. I get that too. TRUST ME. ⁣ ⁣ But, like it or not, we just can’t give up on people. We’re all we have.⁣ ⁣ Stay awkward, brave, and kind. Love each other. Spread calm.⁣ ⁣ xo,⁣ BB⁣

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