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041: COVID-19

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Episode 041 : COVID-19

In today's episode we discuss what everyone is talking about, COVID-19. Yes, we talk about it. We're talking about the new normal, full time remote work, childcare - or the lack there of, how to communicate the situation to our children, and what this means for our world moving forward. Tune in!

00:55 COVID-19 check in
  • On a scale of freaking out vs totally chill… How many tweets are you reading?
  • Self quarantine pre plan
  • Chris has a dry run when his son catches the flu... *The actual flu.
    • 05:40 The new normal
    • Will grocery stores shut down?
    • Limit social outings
    • Sports, events, and all gatherings are being cancelled… more of an inconvenience
      • 09:10 Tech has shut. it. down.
      • Everyone is working for home, asap
      • What’s the deal with other industries?
      • If you can stay home, stay home
        • 13:20 New policies
        • What about goals?
        • College kids subbing as the new neighborhood babysitters
        • Privilege in steady jobs
        • Preschools and schools - some open vs. some closed
          • 24:10 What about the kids?
          • Toddlers situation.. They need room to move, but also need to be hand-washed supervised
          • Parenting milestones
            • 27:55 Full time work from home
            • Hermit life has become even more hermit-y
            • Parenting switch offs
              • 29:15 How to communicate covid-19 to our children
              • One kid was shown a picture of the virus.. So now all the kids in preschool want to see a picture of the virus
              • Middle school kids are informed with a bit more detail
              • Those are the rules!
              • No more toys at school
                • 37:28 Genius // fail
                • Chris blames the cats… but they were framed!! By his corgi
                • Allison has a COVID-19 #fail
                • KWu’s strategy is to switch over to online purchases when possible.. Minimal contact #genius
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                  Allison McMillan

                  Chris Sexton
                  Katherine Wu

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