Anxiety and Uncertainty

I am watching the guidelines for children returning to school this year and I feel frustration, sadness and an overwhelming amount of anxiety. I feel bad for our students and teachers- we all want to be back with our classes, giving hugs in the morning and hearing about their days along with watching them learn and grow. And as a parent, I am concerned as to how I am going to support my 2 teen children who, at this stage of the game, aren’t too keen on having their mom homeschool them. Children also need the social aspect of school- to be with their friends and to develop both socially and emotionally- something you can’t learn in a book. I don’t have any answers to these questions, but I do know one thing. Whatever happens this year, as scary and unsettling as it is, I will do my best to encourage and help students and their families navigate this time. I am a wife, mom, and teacher. I know the stress and anxiety that this year has brought. And we are all struggling in our own way. Let’s work together to create a loving, caring place where our children thrive. I’m ready.