Some parents are relaxing social distancing rules and allowing their kids to play with others. But with scientific research politicized and changing daily, it's hard to tell how risky playdates are and what's safe amid the pandemic. parenting
Most days, Shannon Miller's two sons, ages 7 and 4, play outside on their cul-de-sac in a suburb of Dayton, Ohio. But as the hours pass, more kids meet up from all over the neighborhood, until there are a dozen of them."It's almost like a block party," she said.
Once those children try to play with her sons, Miller takes them inside, where they sometimes stand at the window, watching as other kids have playdates. These kids aren't wearing masks, and they're often tossing a football or not staying 6 feet apart. As the weather brightens and states begin to reopen, some parents are relaxing strict rules around social distancing and allowing their kids to play with others.
What can kids do instead? In families where parents can carve out time to focus on their kids — a difficult prospect, when so many are working — play with them as much as possible, she suggested. Try to have some family fun."The most important thing you can do for your kids right now is to spend time with them and create memories," Altmann said.
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