https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:50:42 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2914016 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 08:56:36 +0000 wrkbrk 2914016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: Yep. This seems to be making my son’s (4) sleep issues even worse. He seems terrified at the thought that I even get up to get water or go to the bathroom at night (we are co-sleeping for now because I’m out of ideas). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2913944 Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:31:42 +0000 Mrs. Carrot 2913944@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: This is me right now, zero personal space. And I'm feeling especially guilty because my kid is an only and saying hey, mom wants to read for a few minutes on her own makes me feel like a jerk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2913895 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 18:57:41 +0000 erinbaderin 2913895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My six year old has joined the clingy party - I went for a run yesterday and he burst into tears when he realized I was leaving the house, and today and bedtime he kept saying he didn’t want me to go. Ugh. It’s really hard on me because I’m finding it tough being with people all the time and need some time to myself, and they want to be with me nonstop, and it’s hard. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2913888 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 17:32:13 +0000 caitcat 2913888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jess1483: we’ve had a few moments like this with my five year old. She’s a sensitive kid in general, but some really inconsequential stuff has lead to major tears. I think there’s a lot of pent up emotion that she can’t articulate and doesn’t even understand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2913864 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 15:02:17 +0000 Jess1483 2913864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I thought we were doing okay until today. We had some bushes pulled out from in front of our house, and both of my kiddos (seven and four) just started sobbing. They don’t even play in them, so I’m not quite sure what it was that triggered the tears. It was a mess for like, an hour. I really don’t think this would’ve happened on a regular day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2913814 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 23:18:50 +0000 DesertDreams88 2913814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PinkElephant: man, that is WAY too many work for the kids and for you. I've been teaching for 10 years, 5th and 8th mainly. Our students are getting maybe 1-2 hours of work a day and it is all optional; we aren't allowed to even assign grades. Way bigger priorities right now. </p> <p>If you want, I'd definitely consider emailing those teachers and just let them know you'll be doing your best but that your kids won't be completing all the work because it's not realistic given your home situation, and that's that. That's what I would do.... but you do you. </p> <p>--------------------<br /> My daughter, age 2, is fine, she has no clue. My son is sad that "the virus" "closed everything down" and he wants to go to the "gym, small church, big church, and school." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2913809 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 21:41:06 +0000 graceandjoy 2913809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh I think the kids are just fine. Me?? Not so much! </p> <p>The biggest thing for them is probably that they fight nonstop. Two girls exactly two years apart; 5 and 3. One is sensitive/emotional, the other is feisty and a bit of a bully at home. But when they are not fighting, they sure can entertain each other and can even help me watch the baby for a hot sec... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2913759 Sat, 11 Apr 2020 15:07:17 +0000 Anagram 2913759@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kids are fine, but all of us are a little tired of being cooped up with no where to go. They annoy me less than my husband does, haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2913754 Sat, 11 Apr 2020 11:37:10 +0000 winter_wonder 2913754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD is doing well but asks every day if the sickness is done so we can go somewhere. She was so sad she couldn't go to the grocery store with me today. I'm feeling really thankful for the nice weather so we can spend time outside. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2913739 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 18:49:19 +0000 LemonJack 2913739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Things are going okay. My kindergartener is a total homebody, so she really seems to enjoy this and hasn’t expressed any disappointment. Our almost three year old is much more extroverted and keeps asking when she can go back to her babysitter’s house. The baby is happy he can nurse whenever he wants. 😆</p> <p>I feel like I’ve been very nonchalant when explaining what is going on, but the kids must still sense that something is wrong. Today my two year old started crying when she found out I was going to the store. She said I couldn’t go because there was a sickness. 😢 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2913738 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 18:41:57 +0000 erinbaderin 2913738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My four year old is a bit of a mess - he’s incredibly clingy. He wants to be in my lap all the time, he told me at bedtime that he gets lonely when he’s not right beside me. It’s tough. The six year old seems to be doing ok, but he’s much more of a homebody anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2913736 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 18:20:39 +0000 petitenoisette 2913736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kids (2 and 5) are doing pretty well but the 5 year olds behavior this week has been less than ideal. Kinda embarrassing having your kid scream and yell at your outside around neighbors 😕. So I’m really working on my own emotional regulation bc I have def been losing my cool too easily and even though I thought I was picking my battles I wasn’t quite enough (like I decided to truly not care about what they wear even if it’s not seasonally appropriate or if they changer their clothes three times a day). </p> <p>@catgirl: we’re also dealing with sleep disruption but with the two year old. She’s starting skipping naps (despite me trying) and climbing out of her crib so we had to put her into the toddler bed two nights ago. They share a room so so far that was a disaster one night and smooth the second. Tonight looks to be another disaster. And the two year old is also waking up in the MOTN of the nights again. So at least thankful I don’t need to get up as early right now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2913733 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 17:30:30 +0000 catgirl 2913733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD (5) is having a really heard time. Her emotions are all over the place and from one extreme to the other. So either attached to me, super cuddly, super sweet, big helper or collapsing on the floor in tears or anger. She's been waking up 1-3 times a night in tears but not being able to tell us what is wrong. So she's tired and I'm tired. She is an extremely social and very active kid - so this is very hard for her. Especially as on only child, playing with two adults is definitely not the same as being able to play with another kid. Schools just announced they are closed for the rest of the school year, so we have at least a few more months of this. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2913730 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 16:22:09 +0000 JennyPenny 2913730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It’s definitely going less well here than it was the first week. My youngest is fighting naps and bedtime like a fiend and it’s making him and the rest of us incredibly cranky. My boys (5 and almost 3) were also doing a lot of biking with the neighbors which was fantastic! But we stopped that recently as I started to get super panicky about exposure. So they’re inside more, getting less exercise and have less social interaction 😕</p> <p>And everything is going to go completely haywire because next week we’re having baby #3 and they’ll be at my parents while we’re in the hospital. Next week is also when my district is starting distance learning with daily zoom chats and assignments. I’m pretty sure it’s going to be a hot hot mess around here pretty soon 😬 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2913729 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 16:19:15 +0000 mrs.kiwi 2913729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kids are surprisingly happy and content - we are at an at-home rhythm... but honestly I feel so bad for my neighbors because they probably hear my kids 24/7. Or just from 8am-8pm lol. We have three kids (almost 6, 4, 2) in 900 square feet and no backyard so they’re playing every day in the front where the sidewalk is and I’m sure all the adults working from home are probably annoyed 😬😬. We also play in our tiny patio and I’m sure the whole block of apartments can hear... I don’t hear any other kids so it’s just mine!!!😞 no one has complained or anything but I KNOW they can hear them loud and clear. Im not going to stop until someone complains though because.. lock-down with three kids, duh! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2913728 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 16:17:37 +0000 jhd 2913728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Carrot: DS1 is almost 6 and he's been very emotional and moody. He misses his school friends and routine. He hasn't had tantrums but SO much attitude and gets mad or sad very easily. My work is quite flexible and has been slow this week but it is ROUGH trying to balance everything and keep the kids happy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2913727 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:40:50 +0000 helloperidot 2913727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Carrot: ummmm it's just a shitshow at my house. Constant tantrums, whining, and screaming fits. My kids are 5, 2, and 3m and I'm 37. 😂😭</p> <p>There's no space for anyone who needs space and we are in an apartment and have no backyard. It's honestly a bit of a nightmare. I'm contemplating taking up drinking again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2913722 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 14:44:03 +0000 Mrs. Carrot 2913722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wanted to resurrect this thread and see how everyone's kiddos are doing now that we're a month into this. My 6 year old has been doing pretty well thus far but this week has been a complete mess. She's had more meltdowns and tantrums this week than she has in her lifetime, and refuses to leave my side for the last few days. Her dad is trying his best and is a very hands on parent, but she's clinging to me nonstop, and throws major fits if she wants to ask me a question and sees the office door closed (even though we worked out a system at the start of all this that if my door is closed and there's a red door hanger it means I'm on a call). I totally understand how tough this is but man, it's been a rough week trying to manage work and this. </p> <p>How is it going with your kiddos? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2912390 Thu, 19 Mar 2020 13:10:32 +0000 PinkElephant 2912390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kids all have shortened day curriculum provided by their schools, so about 4.5-6 hours of work for my second grader, and 2.5-3 hours for my K and pre-K students. They’ve all got Zoom meetings and a variety of assignments to complete using online interactive textbooks and videos. The second grader has a school provided chrome book, so she is expected to be online, interacting in google classrooms, and submitting things online to both her classroom teacher and specials teachers (Spanish, computers, music, art, gym, and library). Plus we have daily packets to complete. It’s full on. So they are very very busy, as am I.</p> <p>Basically, it is a #%@#show doing this for three kids, none of whom have the independence/maturity to get through the work alone. The middle one is pretty ok, she just misses her friends and complains she’s hungry (we are working on how to regularly fit in snacks and a more timely lunch). I don’t think she’s fully grasped how much she’s missing in terms of activities, parties, etc. The three year old does a lot of tantruming for attention, since she needs new activities set up very frequently. The oldest is just really gutted about the situation (ie anxiety is keeping her up at night), but I am proud of how she’s getting through the work!</p> <p>I think we are still fighting our new normal and I hope that it will all get a little easier as we establish a routine and I will have some time to do other things while they are doing schoolwork… But that may be overly optimistic </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2912353 Thu, 19 Mar 2020 08:38:04 +0000 periwinklebee 2912353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kids are two and three months. The baby is fine. The toddler could be doing better. Granted they've been sick (must have picked it up right before daycare closed). Toddler is not happy to be sharing mommy with the baby, and not happy that daddy is home but often in zoom meetings and can't play with him. And seems to miss his school friends. I guess he hasn't fully adjusted to having a sibling yet, as we tried to still give him lots of one on one time on the weekends before this all started. My mat leave ended and both DH and I should be working full-time from home. DH has very little job security, so I want to prioritize that. To give DS one-on-one time during the week, it means that it's basically impossible for me to work at all. I'm sure we'll get into the groove. In the back of my mind I'm also stressed about how much worse things are going to get - what if one of our parents gets ill, health system is overwhelmed (which everyone seems to think will happen), the economy gets substantially worse? Ugh, I should probably take it one day (hour) at a time, but the planner in me can't help thinking about the possible future scenarios and whether there's anything we need to do to prepare... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2912336 Thu, 19 Mar 2020 06:48:37 +0000 caitcat 2912336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My girls are doing pretty well so far. They're homebodies in general, and I'm counting my blessings for it through this time. C is 5 and she's just starting to ask more questions about when she'll go back to preschool though. When it closed at the end of last week, I think she thought of it kind of like a snow day...and the reality is starting to set in to her that she's not going back anytime soon. </p> <p>E is turning 3 in a few weeks, and she's blissfully ignorant to everything going on. So far, the girls are playing really well together, but my husband and I are working on a plan to give them some designated separate play time or time with each of us individually to help them get some of the space they're used to having in more normal times. The togetherness is going well for the time being, but I know they'll need some "distance" to keep it that way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2912332 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 23:09:33 +0000 newlypregnantlady 2912332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kids are very confused about why their father is home but unable to play. They’re 4.5 and 2 and my 4 year old keeps talking about how much she misses her friends and wants a play date. I’ve been pretty depressed thinking about how these are going to be some of her earliest memories. </p> <p>I’ve also just been really confused about how I can get them enough play time. We usually spend 2-6 hours a day outside at playgrounds, the library, zoos, etc.. We are apartment dwellers so we don’t have a yard and both my kids keep asking to go to the library and their favorite parks. </p> <p>I have been a SAHM for both of them so I’m used to watching them all day but since I can’t take them anywhere I’m just feeling really lost and confused. We’ve been doing short walks around the neighborhood but it’s been raining. Even in full rain gear they last maybe 45 minutes and then they’re soaked and cold. </p> <p>I tried to write up a homeschool-type schedule but their attention span is like 10 minutes max unless it’s screen time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2912312 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:07:23 +0000 KT326 2912312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine are ok so far... we are on day 3 of shelter in place. Probably too much screen time but I'm doing the best that I can while I am working from home. My oldest is in 2nd grade and his teacher emailed everyone today that they are going to send a weekly "lesson plan" every Friday while the schools are closed. In the mean time I've been having him read every day, write a little bit and practice some math. He understands why we are home and I think the only thing he misses is going out. It's been raining so we have been stuck inside.</p> <p>My youngest is only 3, he doesn't really understand what's been going on, just that some teachers at his school have been sick. We've been doing art and some tracing... and way too much kindle time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2912309 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 16:25:28 +0000 Mommy Finger 2912309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS2 is doing just fine. He's almost 5 and just is happy to play, watch some videos, and play on his tablet. DS1 is 7 and I don't know if he's doing as well. He definitely misses his friends and just wants to play Roblox all day. And if you dare suggest something else, you get attitude. It's not like him so I'm guessing he's missing his friends and his routine. We're having a hard time keeping to a schedule b/c DH and I are both working from home and our schedules are ever shifting. This is going to get old real quick. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2912307 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:38:43 +0000 charleysmom 2912307@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 5 year old is doing really well but she doesn’t fully understand what is happening. We went for a long walk yesterday and she told me she “hopes this fun never ends.” I have been on the verge of tears thinking about how she probably will not be going back to her preschool, having graduation, dance recital, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2912305 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:15:03 +0000 wrkbrk 2912305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: It went a bit off the rails today. It was nice at first (F-T) with our son being home to have free play and not be overly scheduled. But the novelty has already worn off for him and he’s wondering why everything is closed and we can’t have play dates. Very very blessed in the scheme of things but that doesn’t mean it’s not hard to have two FT working parents trying to work from laptops while entertaining a preschooler for an unspecified amount of weeks at home. Oh, and it’s raining. 🙁 LOTS of Blippy (whom I can’t stand, but pick your battles!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2912302 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:03:23 +0000 Becky 2912302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our kids (6 and almost 4) are doing well. We are still seeing the grandparents because we are otherwise very isolated (I’m working from home; my husband is meeting with the occasional client) so everyone has agreed it’s okay. They go to one grandparents house Tuesday Wednesday and the other’s on Thursday Friday. The first grader was really excited to do the homeschooling stuff and has been great about first sticking to the schedule she laid out which mimicked school, and then as of today completing the work we just received from school. Limiting screen time has actually been a savior for us, but I can see that increasing in the next few weeks out of necessity (or if my parents want to stop watching the kids). I’m not sure what we will do if the weather goes south. We’re outside Buffalo and are super fortunate to be having really mild weather right now. The kids know about coronavirus and we have talked about how serious it can be for older adults. They seem ok right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2912296 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 13:52:38 +0000 mrs.kiwi 2912296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is day 5 of shelter in place for us AND it’s been raining 😞. (Technically day 2 of shelter in place but we have been acting like it is for 5 days). My kids are homeschooled and I SAH so it’s honestly fine for us but we definitely already miss our activities and friends. My oldest (almost 6) was getting a bit crazy yesterday (eyes glazed over, not listening as well) because it was our 4th day stuck indoors. I don’t mind the slower paced life for now but I think it’s going to get old quick- both for me and the kids. And it just happens to be raining every day next week 😭 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2912295 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 13:39:42 +0000 ilovepie 2912295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS 6 is homeschooled but all of his extra curricular stuff has been cancelled. He was really anxious about it for a while. He's settling in now. We've been trying to play up some of the fun parts (board games every night! Doodle with Mo Willems!) and not talk about it too much in front of him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-doing#post-2912290 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 12:29:50 +0000 Mrs. Carrot 2912290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So far so good (6 year old first grader). Her biggest concern was missing school so I'm totally that Instragram mom right now with the fancy schedule but that's what the kid wants, and it's helping me set some structure for me and hubby to get work done too. She's an only child, gets bored easily, and is not very good at independent play for long stretches, so having specific things to do is helpful. </p>