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. 2020 Oct 13;122:105585. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105585

Table 2.

Descriptive results of parental involvement in caregiving, daily schedule disruptions and resources to educate at home.

n %
Parental Involvement in Caregiving
Played games more often 399 68.7
Watched TV or other media more often 398 65.1
Played with toys more often 385 56.9
Went on walks more often 375 55.5
Read books more often 388 54.9
Hugged/physical affection more often 403 53.6
Ate meals more often 403 53.6
Told stories more often 378 43.5
Sang songs more often 362 40.1
Put child(ren) to bed more often 392 20.9
Daily Schedule Disruptions
Public schools closed 280 97.1
Private schools closed 89 90.8
Child are daycare closed 144 86.8
Preschool closed 125 92.0
Lessons (dance, gymnastics, etc.) cancelled 194 96.4
Play dates with other children cancelled 332 96.1
Unable to receive free/reduced cost breakfast 154 53.9
Unable to receive free/reduced cost lunch 159 53.5
Resources to Educate At Home
Used online or social media resources 314 77.1
Support from child(ren)’s school 315 71.3
Collaborated with other parents 315 22.5

Note: n reflects the total number of individuals who responded to the question. Only parents who were currently educating their child at home (n = 315) were asked the “resources to educate at home” items. Individuals who answered “not applicable” were not included in percentage calculation.