The Pixar movie “Inside Out” is a peek at what we might feel inside our hearts and minds to create the actions in our outer world. But ultimately is about working through a big transition and developing empathy for one another. Sounds a bit like today.

The Randall Museum’s very popular annual Bug Day event was previously scheduled for this Saturday, but due to the Bay Area's 'Shelter In Place' restrictions the museum is currently closed to visitors. Instead of canceling the event, Randall Museum staff is working to put the bug fun online throughout the month of May.

Imagine having access to a world of unlimited, free access, 24/7 to ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, classes and more. It exists and it's available to everyone through your public libraries robust digital services. With your special library card superpowers, you have free access to many additional resources to help you learn a new language, research your ancestry, storytime, test prep and it’s all provided by your local library online.

Parenting is challenging on any given day, but NOW with the added responsibility of distance learning, it can feel exasperating. If having your kids around 24/7 is DRIVING YOU MAD, don’t despair. Know that the more you understand yourself and your child, the better you will be able to manage the situation. 

I’m choosing to focus my financial support on local businesses that could really use all our support. Marin restaurants have been forced to make heart-wrenching decisions to comply with the new restrictions and now offer takeout and delivery to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Just because we have to remain inside doesn’t mean we have to give up our health. As a matter of fact, this is the ideal time to join together and stay healthy and fit as a family.

On April 22, Earth Day marks 50 years of celebration, making this day extra special and an important reminder to take care of Mother Earth. And even tiny, simple lifestyle changes can add up to huge environmental benefits, especially if we all work together to be more eco-friendly. And how can a person do that? To help you, here is a list of easy lifestyle changes to choose from and guide you to a healthier, greener world.

Here’s a peek at what my teen is up to on her #coronacation. What are your teens doing?

Before diving into a sea of productivity, it's important to first focus on what you need to be centered with a set of free resources to both allow you to to effectively help yourself, assist others and restore some normalcy during this challenging time.