FAMILY MATTERS
Doha Dad Talks: Covid Life Lessons for Kids and Families
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By Brett Roberts ’m not going to sugarcoat this at all—Covid and lockdowns have felt terrible. They have taken away so much from our
day to day lives for adults and children alike. But in the darkness, you can always find some light if you’re willing to look for it. When restrictions were at their peak, I used that time to teach my children about perseverance, mindset, and gratitude. I saw so many people complaining about what they and their children were missing out on because of Covid that I did not want to fall into that negativity trap.
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I took time to talk to my children about perseverance and the need to keep going even when times are tough. After all, you don’t usually have control over everything in your life, but you can control how you handle it. With Covid, we cannot control the spread or restrictions placed upon us, but we can make the best out of the time we have together. So, my children and I watched what I enjoyed as a child and talked about what life back then was like for me. We also spent a lot of time playing games and getting tighter as a family unit. I’m not saying every day was awesome and that we were always happy, but more often than not, we were. We will likely never get so much time together again in our lives, which definitely increased the bonds between us forever, I’m sure.
