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November 25, 2019 By John Adams 3 Comments

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Remember all the fuss when the lockdown started an

Remember all the fuss when the lockdown started and you couldn’t buy toilet rolls anywhere? Well, what better way to demonstrate social distancing than with toilet rolls!

To put this picture in perspective, one toilet roll is 11 centimetres long so 18 of them make two metres (well, 1m98cm but have you ever seen a two-centimetre toilet roll for sale anywhere?). Two metres is longer than most people realise but I thought this would be an amusing way to show how far apart we should all be.

I took this fun pic in support of the @IFRC #SpreadFactsNotFear campaign. The aim on this occasion is to promote the importance of social distancing and reduce the spread of COVID-19.

The illness is spread by small droplets when someone speaks, coughs or sneezes. If we all stay 2 metres apart, it makes it much more difficult for the illness to spread (although do check Government guidelines in the country where you reside). Do you find it difficult to estimate how far two metres is when you are out and about? Do you think most people adhere to the guidance? What’s the most imaginative way you have seen two metres demonstrated? Please do leave a comment below.
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What a glorious day. Just out of sight was my elde

What a glorious day. Just out of sight was my eldest, Helen, splashing around in a stream.

These Covid-days are weird, weird times but I hope the kids and I will look back and remember the sunny days and more relaxed way of life.
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Spotted this dragonfly at a local nature reserve.

Spotted this dragonfly at a local nature reserve. I’m definitely seeing more of them this year.
Hope you love the colours! Have a great Sunday everyone.
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<ad> Skating my way to fitness with a pair of @mic

<ad> Skating my way to fitness with a pair of @microskaters MT Plus in-line skates (not that I’d usually wear a suit while skating but it made for a better picture!) Anyway, in the latest of my posts focused on ways to stay active while social distancing, I try out Microskaters’ MT Plus in-line skates.

The wheels had amazing free movement and performed well with everything I throw at them (going forwards, backwards, lemons, t-stops, going at speed etc.). They also had some great features such as a ratchet on one of the buckles for tightening and ‘bumpers’ on the sides. While this will divide opinion, I did feel they’d have benefitted from having a heel brake (although one will soon be available to buy as an add-on accessory). More on the blog (link in bio). .
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The new reality of using public transport. I had t

The new reality of using public transport. I had to take my eldest out this morning. We had to use the bus for a short distance so face masks were obligatory, although no one else on the bus was wearing them (although it was very empty). It makes me wonder what will happen when all the secondary schools open up and the pupils start travelling by bus again. School buses by their very nature are complete anarchy.

Changing the subject completely, this was the first time in weeks and weeks that I have managed to spend several hours with one of the children without the other being there. When the schools closed I started out with all the best intentions but if there’s one thing I have missed, it’s quality one to one time with the kids.

Do you feel the same way? Has it been a struggle for you to get time individually with your kids?

I’ve written some thoughts on the blog (link in bio). .
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Very powerful words here from Natalie Costa, found

Very powerful words here from Natalie Costa, founder of specialist children’s coaching service @powerthoughtsnc
I think Natalie’s absolutely right and we should think a bit differently about homeschooling in the present circumstances.

You’ll find Natalie on the blog (see link in bio). I was asking her about the biggest challenges parents and kids presently face and what mums and dads can do to ease any anxiety their offspring are presently experiencing.

That said, I went totally off-piste and also asked about preparing children for the return to school and how to build their confidence. Natalie’s a fascinating individual with some amazing insights so I do recommend going and having a read.
Do you, however, think what we’re all doing is *really* homeschooling, or are we, as Natalie says, doing the best in very tough circumstances.
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