I love playing with the definition of words and broadening my thoughts around the ways a word can be used.  For example, for the next several decades, we will be quick to associate the word “pandemic” with the COVID-19 virus.  However, because my work is to support families, and because turning a negative thought into a positive one, just feels a heck of a lot better, I choose to think about the word pandemic as it relates to the amount of “family time” that has been given to us.  Think back over the time since your kids were born.  How often did you say or think, “I wish I could have more time with them”?  Well, as the old saying goes, “be careful what you wish for.”  Who would have guessed your wish would be granted. We have had an overabundance of “together” time with our family.  We can all, no doubt, attest to the phrase that there is “too much of a good thing.” 

Because of COVID-19, families were thrust from a scarcity of family time to an abundance in just 24 hours.  Watching Moms in particular navigate what had been thrust upon them, reminded me of the days of watching my daughter play basketball.  Their ability to step with one foot while keeping the other foot at its point of contact with the floor, in this case, their family, was worthy of the MVP award.  Parents have learned a lot that is worthy of reflection.  More than they realize, they are not only a parent, but a teacher and a student too.