So I asked a few parents with children my kids’ age or a bit older what they do with their kids when they’re stuck inside, plus two women with three adult children each, including my own mom. My family, which includes two children, ages almost 4 and 8 months, spent the last two weekends mostly housebound, hopefully minimizing some risk - but also wreaking havoc on the living room and burning through our go-to indoor activities. It’s a nice idea, one I’m trying to keep in mind while putting the cushions back on the couch for the 500th time. “I’ve been trying to do fun activities with them,” reporter Rebecca Kanthor wrote of being stuck indoors with her kids in Shanghai, “but even with my best intentions, I find my temper running thin.” Comparing the lockdown to an extended snow day, she comforted herself by imagining how her children might remember this time when they’re older. What do you do when kids are at home and stuck inside? It seems safe to say that many parents are juggling health fears alongside logistical ones. In the United States, some schools have closed, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said that American parents should expect more closures. Last week, NPR reported that attempts to stem the spread of the coronavirus meant almost 300 million students worldwide were not in class. We’ve lifted our paywall on all essential news and updates about the coronavirus. COVID-19 news and recommendations change fast: Read the latest here to stay up-to-date. Please note the story you’re reading was published more than a day ago. Photo-Illustration: by Preeti Kinha Photos: Getty
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