To not know what to do with myself and my DD now everything in our lives has been cancelled indefinitely?

[WhatdoIdowithmyselfnow]

Another CV thread sorry. But DD is Y11 and whilst happy the exam pressure is gone, has no idea what she's going to do for the next few months and neither do I really.

All her extra curricular activities are cancelled, obviously she doesn't have school anymore, she can't really see her friends, her prom is cancelled. I'm the same, I usually go to a couple of groups in the evening which have been cancelled now.

Any ideas for what to do when you're pretty much stuck at home? We aren't even self isolating but it feels that way.

Oh, Spanish!!! DD could do with a bit of practice!!!

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We are going to structure the day. DH and I plan to decorate while DS does school work he will be set (yr10 so need to keep on top of it). We have an ergo (rowing machine) so will all be using it daily. May set a challenge so we can perhaps row a million k over the lockdown period.
The dog will have to be walked luckily we are rural.
I am going to start teaching DS to cook so if I am I’ll he can take over kitchen duties, DH is a lost cause🤣
When the weather improves we’ll sort out the garden.
And project declutter will happen this year.
I’m impressed with DS this morning he was up early and has just had a shower without being asked and will start school work. He’s also asked me to take him to the barber for a hair cut before we lock down.
I think that this may be the making of this generation they will appreciate how lucky they have been so far in life. Perhaps teach them about responsibility for other people’s lives.
Unfortunately for many it will be a massive learning experience on the realities of life and death. I think it is important to discuss the very real possibility that friends and family may well become very ill. It will be very frightening if they are not prepared for this.

If my children were still at home, I would try and maintain a varied routine. They had quite a strict routine anyway so it would be variations rather than completely changing expectations. Embrace the opportunities for learning new skills and helping others.

Learn to cook properly
Learn to sew or knit
Do exercise - a Zumba session with a friend using FaceTime
Grow vegetables in the garden or in tubs
Practice musical instrument.
Learn a language through an online group or tutoring.
Set up local help your neighbours scheme- offer virtual lessons or activities to younger children locally or cousins
Walk the dog, go for a bike ride, run, play tennis even as long as you don’t hug and avoid sports centres but use outdoor courts.
Read.
Start getting ahead in potential A level subjects through research and project work
Redecorate their bedroom.
Write to old people in local care home. Keep a journal.
Paint or draw
Start a virtual book group.
Learn to forage.
Breadmaking.