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hvparent.com n Hudson Valley Parent 23 terrified of another hospital stay (although that does play a role) or that I believe the world is only full of sickness and germs. I believe in it for the same reason that your family is doing it due to COVID-19: you want to protect your family. The feelings that you're having in this moment - fear, uncertainty, confusion, panic - I am no stranger to them. I say this not with the tone of, "I told you so," but with one of, "I've been here. We'll get through this." I'm not insinuating the plight of one family is equal to a global crisis, but up until this point, we have a track record of being okay and standing together, even through all the fear; the same kind that you are feeling right now. In a time like this, social distanc- ing is important, not only for your sake, but also for the health of those around you - your neighbors, your friends, the medical community. It's not a time to panic, hoard, and think only about yourself. Remember that community as a whole and sticking together (from afar) are equally important as is your individual well-being. It takes a village to tackle big things like COVID-19. Be a part of the village, not a part of the problem. Kristina Mulligan is the author of Underestimated Strength, a col- lection of blog posts all about her family's journey through life as they navigate parenting a preemie after the NICU. Kristina Mulligan's son, Flynn, is caught showing off a huge smile. • A happy, safe and caring environment encouraging a child's physical, creaŸve, and intellectual growth • Serving children of all abiliŸes • Early and aLer care hours available Kathy Masloski, Director 845-883-5151 20 Park Lane, Highland, NY 12528 845-293-5600 228 Ward Street, Montgomery, NY 12549 LearningTogetherInc.com AN INTEGRATED PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Learning Together, where children explore the world the way they learn best, through play! A Scavenger Hunt for all ages From MOHONK PRESERVE 1. Paint colored dots on the bottom of each cup of an egg carton or add colored dots on a sheet of paper. 2. Announce the rules and set a time limit. "You are challenged to find penny-sized items that match the colors in your egg car- ton (or sheet of paper)." Have fun!