write a short paragraph on 'My Lockdown Routine' in about 100 - 120 words.
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Schools may be shut, but that shouldn’t derail the routine that kids are used to, some parents said. “From 9am to 1pm we follow the school schedule for my son Hans (Varde) to match his daily routine on a normal school day,” said actor Sameera Reddy, who is mom to a four-year-old and an eight-month-old. “I engage him with a lot of painting, we read, and we write.”
Lean on online:
Parents are tapping the internet to add interesting activities to their kids’ lockdown. Platforms such as BrainPop, Duo Lingo, Khan Academy, and Scholastic are popular among Indian parents for kids to learn a new language, skill, or just pursue a hobby.
“My son has started using this spare time to take drum lessons, and learning music composition and production using YouTube videos,” said Tejal Kanwar, a Mumbai-based gynaecologist.
Involve in chores:
Encouraging kids to pitch in with household chores is also helping some parents. “I involve my kids in cleaning their rooms. The first two days they threw tantrums, but when I didn’t give up, they happily took up household work,” said Soundhariya, a public relations professional with two kids.
Dig into your cupboards:
Some parents said they’re bringing out all the games that their kids outgrew over the years but might have fun revisiting. “Sticker books, play-doh, puzzles, building toys, and colour supplies provide a few hours of fun,” said Prakriti Poddar, director of Poddar Wellness, a Mumbai-based firm providing mental health and wellness services.
Practice before you preach:
Many parents who spoke with Quartz were concerned about their kids spending more screen time than usual. To stop that from happening, parents need to first check how much time they’re spending on their gadgets. “I have stopped watching too many screens at the moment because I don’t want her (my daughter) to imitate my behaviour,” said Deenaz Raisinghani, a doctoral research fellow at Savitribai Phule Pune University. “Instead, I involve her in physical activities such as taking a walk around the campus, or playing hide and seek in the house.”