With vaccines on the horizon, I suddenly hear my kids making big plans for post-pandemic life where everything is back to normal. So how can parents continue to point out the silver linings while making sure their kids are realistic about what the future holds? Dickert also says parents are no exception when it comes to holding onto hope for dear life. Always look on the bright side of lifeWhile staying positive can have many benefits, it's also important to occasionally recognize how bad things are and could continue to be. But if we shout out the bad things, we need to shout out the good in equal measure.

Source: CBC News February 28, 2021 16:52 UTC