Activities and products to keep kids busy? Got ’em. Some tips for setting the tone in your home during a stuck-inside season? Check. Updates on how COVID-19 has affected our communities in Southwest Michigan and Southern California? Yep (as of recording date, 3/13). We’re coming to you from a new reality this week, and we hope you’ll join us for some thoughtful discussion and helpful tips for managing time at home with kids.

COVID-19 is on everyone’s mind, and we’re sensitive to the fact that some of you want content specific to the current crisis and others of you prefer a distraction. We’re making new episodes all throughout this experience and will do our best to strike a balance. In the meantime, join us on Instagram and in our Facebook group for more up-to-the-minute community engagement, and don’t forget that our archives are full of great episodes on other topics you might be looking for.

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Links we mentioned (or should have) in Episode 252:
Our Facebook group is growing, and full of helpful moms (please answer the questions when you request to join!)
Some products we mentioned for when we are stuck inside
Melissa & Doug Puffy Sticker Activity Books (affiliate link)
Advent Calendars
Big brick cardboard blocks (affiliate link)
Kinetic Sand (affiliate link)
PaperToy (affiliate link)
Make sure you are following us on Instagram and Facebook and look for some surprises this week as we celebrate our 5 year anniversary!
Check out Kidliterate, Sarah’s podcast co-hosted with her 11-year-old daughter all about smart media picks for the whole family
Join our Facebook group for listeners, The Mom Hour Listeners Community (be sure to answer the questions to be approved!)