After a couple of mini-vacations in July and August. I’m want to give you my 1st weeks input on what I thought about remote schooling.

With COVID on the horizon, our school year is uncertain, filled with questions that will not be answered at this time. How much confidence do you have in your school system?

Have you ever judged a mother's parenting skills ?

Summer is here, time to relax and vaca! However, in the midst of uncertainties in regards to remote learning, what should parents do to keep our children on the right track? Guess Speaker Ms.Mel will give us some tools for the summer.

As the school year comes to an end, I think it's important to reflect on what we have learned about our children and ourselves during remote learning. One thing I've learned for sure is teachers are human too, we forget about their daily hardships, oftentimes we expect so much from them. Becoming a professional teacher/mommy has open my eyes to what teachers endure daily.

Here’s why: 1-Children with behavioral issues have a difficult time focusing on a daily task, therefore parents need daily support. It's not mandated that teachers provide (live interactions) in NYC, except for therapy sessions. 2-1 in 10 adults and children experience Mental Health challenges serious enough to affect functioning in work, family, and school life. This Quarantine will affect parents trying to manage their own personal needs alone with the needs of their youngsters. 3-Environmental stress Small apartments (limited space), noisy neighbors (loud music), and uncertainties such as food, shelter, finance. Parents need support during this unpredictable time. Don't assume all is well because no one is complaining. Check-in!

Remote learning will continue until the end of the school year. Things you need to know: 1- Your children's emotional state is more important than any assignment. 2- Do what you can, he/she needs you to be mom 1st 3- frustration will happen, stop and start again or not 4- Don't forget to smile and hug the Lil one, you need it more 5- this time will pass.

Remote learning is our new normal. Unfortunately, electronics may not be my primary choice, when it comes to learning. Striving to estimate healthy exposure on the iPad, can be very challenging. There are so many distractions, just a click away. Not to mention, therapy sessions via video chat. It's a lot for me, I'm sure it's a lot for the children. Kudos to our teachers! We really miss you!

Whenever I record my podcast, my Lil one is always near. Listening and watching, occasionally interrupting. So when he asked if he could share, Instantly I was intrigued and handed him the device to record. I wasn't expecting what I heard. I'm going to share my proud mommy moment. Enjoy!

Sometimes changing your tone or raising your voice, can be helpful with assisting your children with their attitude adjustment. Not all the time, but there's nothing wrong with a ”good old shake-up”. Trust me I know.. However, the energy to stand firm and steady is the hardest part.