The Parenting Odyssey: Trials, Treasures, and Triumphs of Parenting in a Pandemic

This book features heartfelt testimonies from parents around the world recounting the trials, transitions, and revelations they encountered as their families and communities contended with the emergence of COVID-19. The Parenting Odyssey will encourage, inspire, and embolden readers just like you to reflect on their journey, take pride in the strength and resourcefulness they activated in this crisis, and summon the will to conquer any future threats to their families' way of life. The lessons and strategies shared in these stories provide actionable next steps for families who may feel like they’ve tried just about everything to get through this moment.

Introduction - Carol T. Muleta
Adapting To The Unknown - Emily Marie Brooks
Shenandoah - George Butler Jr.
Prepare Your Children For The Next Pandemic - JJ Conway
Parenting Lessons The Pandemic Taught Me About Resilience And Hope - Berthine Crèvecoeur West
From Adversity Rises Opportunity And Resilience - Lisa Forsythe
My Kids Taught Me How To Let Them Learn - Lukisha Barrera Gibbs, Ph.D.
Sweet Sacrifices - Kamyra Harding
Gifts Of The Pandemic - Maria A. Ilac
Putting My Faith Before My Fear - Sonya McCallum-Bakalis
Growth In The Midst Of It All - Chioma Momah
I’ve Been Comparing Myself To Other Mothers My Whole Life - Ronit Plank
Overachieving At Everything Except Parenting - Johnda D. Scott, Esq.
Parenting From Behind The Mask: Living A Life Of Intention - Loresha Smith
I’m Scared Too: How Our Vulnerability Can Empower Our Children - Beth Tyson
Conscious Conversations With Children About Race And Discrimination - LaShonda Walker