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Today on the show we welcome Onica Jackson. she is a New York City public school teacher and a mother of two boys. Inside this episode we talk about her routine during covid-19 crisis. we learn from her self-care practices and what is keeping her grounded.

We also dive into how she took the news of New York City public schools closing down on a Sunday. Onica shares the value of the New York City public school system. 

 For all this and more, stay tuned for today’s episode!

Ready to Listen!Key Points From this Episode:

Morning School routineSchool work for two childrenFavorite mealsSelf-Care practicesNew York City public school shutdown Re-opening school practicesFavorite book/Music

Quotes:

”Every morning at least I try walking as a workout nothing too crazy” 

“After I take care of the kids I take care of myself... another thing on the weekend I go outside to pick up drinks”

”My classroom is all about personality. I keep all the crafts that my students have done on the walls. The walls are covered with some kid art or decoration...after some tutorials online I did an emoji classroom, just trying to bring fun to the kids”

”We live in New York City, one of the largest school systems, your classrooms have at least 20 children... school is jot solely education its also socialization...”

”Don’t listen to anyone... I remember  being pregnant with my own children and there was a lot of advise but as a parent you need to write your own stoey”

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:  

Simple Parenting in Queens —  https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/

Deco Bookmarks  — https://www.decobookmarks.com