Ep. 47: Real Moms Are Teachers Too
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Real Moms Too
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Many parents have been charged with the task of working from home while also homeschooling their children during this time of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. To assist parents with this task, Alana and Xia interview Chanel Smith, former teacher, mother of three, philanthropist, and wife to retired NFL wide receiver Torrey Smith, to discuss creative and helpful tips on how to tackle distance and online learning with their children. Chanel reminds parents that they have to do what works best for them and encourages moms to give themselves some grace as they shouldn't feel pressured to become super teachers in a few short weeks.
If you have some fun and creative tips and activities for "homeschooling", please share with us on the Real Moms Too social media pages.
More About our Guest:
Chanel Smith is a former teacher, wife, and currently a stay-at-home mom to three energetic kids: Torrey-5, Kameron-3, and Kori-1. She spends a lot of time creating hands-on learning experiences for her kids to share with her Instagram family. In her "free time", she is a track and field coach, mentor, and the Vice President of the Torrey Smith Family fund, where she and her husband, Torrey, create programs and opportunities for underserved communities.
Follow Chanel Smith on Instagram: @chanelsmith_22
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