The New Normal

The outbreak of COVID-19 has changed the way we go about our daily lives. Many of us face challenges with our jobs, education, communicating with friends/family and many other challenges. What we are seeing is the beginning of a new normal. So what exactly is the new normal and how can we thrive in it?…

June 1, 20200Comments

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Frustrated with Homeschooling

Until COVID-19 disrupted our entire world, children went to school. The only educational responsibilities most parents had was getting them to school every day and making sure they did their homework in the evenings. Our kids didn’t know how good they had it until school went online. Then, everything changed. If you were lucky, your child…

May 29, 20200Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Activities Family

Summer Activities in 2020

The cold weather is leaving and the warm weather is rolling in. That can only mean one thing, summer is officially here. 2020 has been off to an unexpected start with the COVID-19 outbreak, but states are starting to reopen which means people can begin to plan out their summer. So what are some fun…

May 27, 20200Comments

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Activities Family

Corona-cation

I have seen the word "Corona-cation" all over social media. This new word portrays a lighthearted view of the Stay At Home orders and is being repeatedly used along with numerous photos of families engaged in fun activities together. To be honest, the first few times I saw it, it offended me. I viewed it as…

April 28, 20200Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Mental Health

Quarantined Life

I am pretty sure COVID19 is going to have lasting impacts. I do not think anything will ever be the same again. And no, I am not just talking about losing loved ones and the immense loss that brings. Our culture will never be the same. Handshaking may not return for decades, people will…

April 18, 20200Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Activities Family Leadership

How to Work from Home

In the midst of COVID-19... Many of us have been asked to pack up our things and learn to work from home. Working from home can be a challenge because there are so many potential distractions. Your spouse, children, pets, television, and so on are all calling your name. But you still need to be…

April 10, 20200Comments

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Activities Family Mental Health

Connecting During the Shutdown

Quarantined life is much different than my regular life I am still adjusting to my new, I hope temporary, lifestyle. Part of me is enjoying the slower pace of life. I have more time for laundry, cooking, phone calls to connect with loved ones and to invest in the things that are most important to…

April 7, 20200Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Mental Health

Social Distancing

People are struggling and scared. Over and over again, people tell me that the hardest part for them is not the job losses, the closed movie theaters, the shutting down of the restaurants, or any other change related to money or entertainment. Across the board, the most challenging part of this pandemic is being away from…

April 4, 20200Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family

Don’t Let It Go To Waste

Shopping is like a scavenger hunt these days! I cannot believe the bare shelves I find in every store I have been to in the past couple of weeks. The Coronavirus has ignited a stunning surge of shopping and hoarding. I often find myself standing and gaping at the empty shelves as I try to process…

March 27, 20200Comments

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Activities Family Mental Health

At-home Activities in the Midst of Coronavirus

With the current state of the Coronavirus pandemic, more and more people are being asked to work remotely. Students are now finishing of the school year with online classes and restaurants, bars, and also other places are being asked to close temporarily in some states too. While working remotely may be exciting to some, it…

March 20, 20200Comments

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