'It's just like a Bluey episode': how to get through quarantine with a toddler

It doesn’t matter what children are playing, it’s all learning. But there are ways for parents to prepare for extended time in the home

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On ordinary days, when people aren’t talking about pandemics, I work from home while caring for my three-year-old daughter. I’ve had many years to refine my lifestyle as a freelancer but other parents may now find themselves thrown into the same situation, without preparation or choice.

If childcare centres close because of coronavirus, parents will have long, tiring days at home with their children. Playgroups and other social activities will be limited or non-existent, and parents may need to work from home.

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