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.