Two working moms share perspective on balancing life with COVID-19

Published April 17, 2020 5:58pm EDT

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(FOX 2) - As schools across the country closed for the coronavirus pandemic, suddenly parents were thrust into the role of teacher - all the while balancing working from home or struggling with finances and health concerns.

We talk with two moms who share their new perspectives with us: Connie Smith, a FOX 2 producer, and Stephanie Knieding, a kindergarten teacher. You can hear from them in the video player below.

Is it too much? How parents are struggling to balance during COVID-19

The role of parenting now includes helping educate your kids for many during this pandemic. Is it too much?

Some advice from the experts: set up designated space and time for learning, and keep the expectations very clear.

For example, a kindergartner can really only focus for about 30 minutes in at-home learning.

So don't expect too much and add stress to an already-stressful situation.

And remember, everyone is in the same boat.