TV News Moms: Unfiltered

In our final episode, Patrice Sanders and Megan Gilliland look back on their daughters' year in kindergarten and reflect on their first days in first grade.  Megan and Patrice think back on the fears that they had at the start of the school year, and talk about how COVID-19 changed things.  Megan wonders if she will have a repeat performance when her youngest daughter starts kindergarten.

Dr. Vinisha Amin of the University of Maryland Medical System joins Patrice Sanders and Megan Gilliland to discuss the prospect of playing sports in the age of COVID-19.  Dr. Amin says that sports are a risk vs. reward proposition.  Dr. Amin says that it is a MYTH that kids can't spread coronavirus.  Patrice wants to know if we will see professional football in the fall. Are your kids playing sports?  Are you worried that your kids aren't getting enough exercise?  Let us know: [email protected]

Alessa Keener from Maryland Homeschool Association returns for a second week to talk with Patrice Sanders and Megan Gilliland about homeschooling and the lessons that parents can learn from experienced homeschool parents.  Alessa explains that groups of parents who want to hire a private teacher may face legal difficulties in Maryland.  Patrice shares what happened when her daughter "hit a wall" with school work.  Alessa recommends incorporating games into learning at home. Are you homeschooling your kids?  Are you considering homeschooling next year?  Let us know: [email protected]

Alessa Keener from Maryland Homeschool Association joins Megan Gilliland and Patrice Sanders to discuss homeschooling as an option for the 2020/2021 school year.  Alessa explains the difference between homeschooling and the virtual learning that happened as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Patrice and Megan aren't sure they could balance their careers and homeschooling.  Alessa says that homeschooling is more than a school choice, it's a lifestyle choice. Are you homeschooling your kids?  Are you considering homeschooling next year?  Let us know: [email protected]

Patrice Sanders and Megan Gilliland both took a survey from their school district about their hopes for first grade.  Today they share their answers and the survey results.  Patrice is more worried about her daughter being on the bus than being in a school building.  Megan thinks that parents who want to continue virtual learning are cRaZy! What do you hope the next school year will look like?  Will childcare be an issue for you in the fall?  Let us know what you're dealing with: [email protected]

Megan Gilliland and Patrice Sanders reflect on the school year, and share the lessons they learned about sending their daughters to school for the first time.  Megan realized that most of her worries from the beginning of the school year weren't worth worrying about.  Patrice shares an interesting nickname that her daughter calls her. Are you feeling relived now that the school year is over?  Are you just as worried for the next school year?  Let us know: [email protected]

Kindergarten is almost over for Patrice Sanders' and Megan Gilliland's daughters.  Now they have to grapple with questions about Summer Camp.  Megan feels confident about the safety of sending her daughters to camp amid the COVID-19 outbreak, but admits that it's a necessary evil for working parents.  Patrice has her daughter enrolled, but isn't sure if she will actually attend. Are you sending your kids to Summer Camp?  Would you keep them home if you could?  Let us know: [email protected]

Megan Gilliland and Patrice Sanders reflect on a very unconventional year of kindergarten for their girls.  Patrice and Megan play a Quarantine Edition of the party game "Never Have I Ever."  Both Patrice and Megan admit that they have been doing more online shopping. Are you breaking your own quarantine rules?  Have you been letting your kids get away with snacking more?  Let us know: [email protected]

For the first time in a long time, Patrice Sanders and Megan Gilliland record a podcast while sitting in the same room.  Patrice discusses the simple joys of a quick trip to the store, while Megan is excited to see her parents over the weekend for their 45th wedding anniversary.  Megan thinks they might be close to play dates if her girls will keep their masks on, while Patrice is aiming to have a small gathering for her birthday in July. Are you letting your kids go to the store with you?  Are you socializing in small groups?  Let us know: [email protected]

Patrice Sanders and Megan Gilliland wonder about what first grade will hold for their little girls.  A Day/B Day?  One day per week?  And will childcare be available on non-school days?  Megan wonders if spending more time with her daughters is leading to more discipline, and Patrice wonders if her daughter is learning or just doing the school work. Do you think your kids are learning as much at home as they would at school?  Are you worried about what school will look like in the fall?  Let us know: [email protected]