Did you sanitize the bottle of disinfectant but miss a major germ carrier? If you haven’t cleaned your cell phone during the Covid-19 crisis, you’re likely carrying a petri dish of germs in your pocket.

Ewwww.

Even in the best of times, phones carry a lot of bacteria. Now with Covid-19 transmitting through hard surfaces, it’s more important than ever to clean your phone.

If you’re learning to multiply fractions for the first time in decades, you’re in good company. E-learning has parents everywhere stressed out, as we try to navigate our own jobs while also becoming substitute teachers of sorts for children in multiple grades.

It’s ok to be overwhelmed. There’s no question it’s a challenging time for everyone. Here are some helpful tips to take care of yourself and your family:

What you can do for YOU:

• take breaks from all the news stories
• eat healthy, well-balanced meals
• exercise regularly
• get plenty of sleep
• try to still do some activities you enjoy
• talk with people you trust about your concerns

What you can do for YOUR KIDS:

Make a difference while you’re quarantined! Just because we can’t be together doesn’t mean we can’t help one another. Volunteering and giving back is a healthy way to find purpose and a positive outlook during stressful times. Here are 10 ways you can help others – even while sheltering in place!