While being a working parent comes with its own set of challenges, balancing the line between work and home life is a normal undertaking for many families. During this time of quarantine due to COVID-19 however, families nationwide are working to adjust to a new state of normal which often includes staying home from work. Calvin Daniel, an employee at a local manufacturing plant, shared a glimpse into his life as a stay at home dad while sheltering at home.
“It feels good to spend time with my family when I usually wouldn’t be able to,” says Daniel. “The struggle with being off from work is not having anything to do. It would be different if we were off and the country was open so that we could enjoy the free time, and don’t get me wrong, I understand the reasons for shelter in place and social distancing, but we are limited in what we can do. Sitting in the house gets old after so long.”