'I worry on a daily basis about how my child with ADHD will one day succeed in the real world. As if that weren’t enough, now we’re living in a coronavirus pandemic. We all need a release from the buildup taking place in our heads — and so do our kids.'
Without exception lately, I wake up in the middle of the night, my mind filled with worries. As the parent of a child with significant learning differences, I worry on a daily basis about how she will one day succeed in the real world given her delays due to auditory processing disorder, dyscalculia, and ADHD. As if that weren’t enough, now we’re living in a coronavirus pandemic — and I can barely sleep at all.
Though socially isolated, I’m not alone. I’ve connected with close friends — and some distant ones — in recent days to check in on how we’re coping. Some are shielding their thoughts with food and drink; others are binge-watching shows. Some have only a “slightly concerned” attitude while others are having legitimate panic attacks. The truth is, weMy daughter’s school district has elected to close for at least two weeks while remote instruction is provided.
closet — something I admit we don’t indulge in very often — has brought some excitement into the house. Who doesn’t love a little competition when we add gummy bears and chips to the game table?offer soothing nature sounds and guided meditations. My daughter and I do this together every evening to wind down and reset while also sharing what we’re grateful for.
At the end of the day, it’s all about maintaining a sense of normalcy and routine. The entire world is facing uncharted waters with coronavirus and this can be scary, but it also can be a learning experience in which we try new things and grow. Even though my own fight-or-flight response may be in overdrive, I’m trying to make sure my daughter’s remains low key.
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