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Inside the daily lives of 7 work parents battling pandemic isolation, virtual learning, and the guilt of raising kids in quarantine

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It wasn't coronavirus, but the experience put her behind significantly at work. Juggling caring for her son, her corporate job at an academic journal, and her business was nearly impossible. Fortunately, her employer was understanding. "I'm really fortunate," she said. "I don't see that's the case in a lot of people I know." Courtesy of Ami Parekh

"In some ways we have had months of simultaneous 'bring your child to work' and 'bring your parents to school' days," she said. "And that likely leads to a lot of new mutual learning and understanding."Aaron Gordon surrounded by his wife Rebecca, son Jonas, and daughter Lennox.For Aaron Gordon, partner at Schwartz Media Strategies, being home all the time has posed serious challenges for virtual learning.

She was fortunately able to hire a nanny to help with some of the daily responsibilities, and some of the pressure has been lifted.Cooley's 15-year-old nephew came to live with her during the pandemic. He started at a new school and has been adjusting well, she said, but admitted it's still challenging.

 

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