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Personal Reflections and Lessons Learned During the Pandemic

Personal Reflections and Lessons Learned During the Pandemic

The Lessons We’ve Learned: Pandemic Parenting Insights As Cyrus eagerly straps on his backpack, ready for the much-anticipated return to school, I find myself reflecting on the profound journey we’ve experienced during the pandemic. This period has been a whirlwind of challenges and growth, and it’s given me a new perspective on our Persian parenting adventure. Navigating through lockdowns and home schooling has been a unique journey for many of us. According to Busy Bees, a leading authority in early…

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