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Issue 86 2020
A Family In Lockdown Itâs very difficult to write about the positives of lockdown, when you know so many people have been affected and for many, it reminds them only of losing loved ones. I do, however, believe that we should try and take some positives from any situation. Personally, it has meant that I can spend lots of time with my family, with far fewer distractions than ânormal lifeâ. We have stayed in our own little bubble and felt safer because of it. Balancing home schooling, Becca working from home and the niggling sense of guilt for being furloughed when others are still at work has
been challenging at times, but this has been far outweighed by just being around the family. The children have coped surprisingly well, and I hope thatâs a reflection on our approach to the situation. Keeping them aware of changes around school/nursery, encouraging sensible behaviours such as washing hands and the rules around distancing whilst also protecting them from some of the harsh realties, like the daily deaths total and questionable political choices. We have enjoyed movie nights, video calls with friends, family baking and games in the garden as well as making the lockdown scrapbook of course. We try and do any household jobs in
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