Best of Pandemic Parenting
We’ve been through so much together since this summer, and we still have a long way to go as pandemic parents and caregivers. (Remember, psychiatrist and child trauma expert Dr. Bruce Perry said it’s a thru-hike, not a sprint or even a marathon).
With our co-founders, Dr. Lindsay Malloy and Dr. Amanda Zelechoski, leading the way, let’s take a brisk walk down memory lane (because nobody has time for a stroll right now) to share some of our most impactful moments so far and answer the most common unanswered questions we’ve received since our first Pandemic Parenting Exchange.
Key Moments & Resources
(1:54) Why we wanted to have this reflective conversation
(4:44) Where we’ve started and where we’ve been: 2020 by the numbers for Pandemic Parenting
10 webinars, 10 topics: all available freely online
15 amazing experts
9 fantastic moderators
1000s of parents feeling seen and supported
35 snack break videos (1-3 minute snippets from our webinars)
(11:07) Your 525,600 minutes reflection on the past year
(17:44) “You Matter Too” from Dr. Sharon Lamb in “Mom Guilt & ‘Good Enough’ Pandemic Parenting”
(19:54) “This is a thru-hike” from Dr. Bruce Perry in “Building Resilience”
5 Ways Parents Can Build Resilience & Stamina for Our Pandemic Winter by Dr. Amanda Zelechoski
(21:55) How do I deal with my pandemic parenting fatigue?
Self-Care for Parents in 2020 – A Complete COVID 19 Parenting Guide by Dr. Lindsay Malloy
The Pandemic Parenting Dance: Why Parents Are So Exhausted by Dr. Amanda Zelechoski
(25:57) What are some specific ways to help my tween/teen?
(32:50) “There are a lot of ways to do this right. You’re probably doing just fine. Trust yourself.” from Dr. Tiffany Green in “Pregnant During a Pandemic”
(33:30) “You’re raising a human being with their own wants, their own wishes, and their own dreams” from Dr. Tiffany Green in “Pregnant During a Pandemic”
What Kind Of Parent Are You: Carpenter Or Gardener? an interview with Alison Gopnik author of The Gardener and the Carpenter
(35:24) How do I know if my kids’ mental health is suffering?
Parenting & Stress: How much is too much? with Dr. Bruce Perry
(40:00) How can I help my kids manage their stress and anxiety?
Sesame Street: Common and Colbie Caillat - "Belly Breathe" with Elmo
(47:29) “What are the core needs that kids have right now. They need to feel loved and they need to feel safe.” from Dr. Bruce Perry in “Building Resilience”
(49:24) “Embrace the discomfort. It’s okay to not have it all figured out. Do it anyway.” from Leslie Priscilla Arreola-Hillenbrand and “Take the initiative and build a bridge in dismantling systems.” from Dr. Y. Joy Harris-Smith in “Anti-Racist Pandemic Parenting”
Tips on Raising Anti-Racist Kids for Parents (2020 Edition) by Dr. Amanda Zelechoski and Dr. Lindsay Malloy
(52:09) How can I manage my kids’ screen time over the winter break?
How to Create a Structure out of Chaos with Dr. Bruce Perry
Additional resources for creating a family media plan: The Positives & Negatives of Screen Time During a Pandemic Webinar Recording & Resources
(56:07) What is the one piece of advice you’d give to parents right now?
Pandemic Parenting is a collaboration between two psychologists, scholars, and moms committed to sharing their expertise and research in ways that are immediately accessible and useful to families. Learn more about Dr. Amanda Zelechoski and Dr. Lindsay Malloy.