When the pandemic hit in mid-March of last year, parents and educators scrambled to provide somewhat of an education for the millions of students who were forced to leave their campuses and take up some form of remote teaching from their home computers. Schooling in the Age of a Pandemic The transition to remote learning was, for the most part, chaotic, ineffective, and inequitable for students across the United States. The massive inequities of public education were exposed.1 Lower-income students were largely impacted, as they had slow or no internet access to enter virtual cla...
Valentine's Day 2021 Ideas The New Year is over, and unfortunately, social distancing and lockdowns are still in place across the US, as the battle to control the spread of Covid-19 continues. If you can’t take your partner out for a candle-lit dinner this Valentine’s Day, don’t worry we’ve put together some interesting and romantic date night at home ideas to celebrate your love without venturing outside. Romantic Night In Inspiration For a romantic night in this Valentine’s Day, here are four date night at home ideas to celebrate this special day with your partner. 1...
Millions across the globe found themselves in the same situation last March - stuck at home. Since stores and shops were shut down, with the exception of those deemed essential, many Americans turned to online shopping. Everything from groceries, to clothing, essential items like toilet paper, and more, was now being increasingly purchased online. The Turn Towards Online Shopping and Shipping As millions of people sheltered in place under stay-at-home orders, the US Postal Service, Amazon carriers, FedEx, and UPS all experienced huge upticks in demand. In fact, by the end of Ma...
Why You Should Learn New Skills During The Global Pandemic Self-development is a process that should never stop. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or an entrepreneur, learning new skills and becoming more knowledgeable about the world around us is important. Since the global pandemic has forced many of us to spend a lot more time at home recently, you should use this opportunity to learn Use Lockdowns To Learn New Skills The global pandemic has not only changed daily life for people around the world, but it has also forced businesses to take their work online. F...
Top Resources To Home School Your Kids Is homeschooling your children during lockdown getting you down? If you’re finding it difficult to teach your kids from home, don’t worry, there are a number of ways to keep children on task and learning new things every day. In this article, we’re going to discuss a couple of techniques to help you with home education. From free resources for homeschooling children and teenagers to online materials to boost their reading, writing, and listening skills. By the end of this post, you’ll feel less anxious and worried about teaching your kids at home...
Stress can impact your health and happiness and it’s important to look after yourself and practice self-care, especially during the holiday season and winter months. A lack of vitamin D can lead to depression as the dark nights roll in and summer seems a distant memory. So to combat stress, anxiety, and depression during this isolated holiday season, here are 6 self-care ideas that you can do at home. 1: Bake Yourself A Treat Self-care for some people includes little treats, so why not prepare yourself something delicious to eat. Whether you fancy a creamy risotto, a humble stew, or...
