Mum's the Word: Maintaining a child’s normal relationships in an abnormal world

Alison Curtis: "As parents, we have put great importance on teaching our children how to build and maintain friendships. And now we have to find a way for them to maintain the friendships that bring so much joy to our kids."

Something that has come up a lot in the past week now that the weather has improved and kids are tempted to be outside playing is how to get them to manage to stay apart while enjoying each other’s company.

We live very close to our neighbours. My daughter Joan has one pal right beside us and one of her best friends lives directly across from us.