Okay, here we go. I’ve already talked about how our family is coping with self-isolation. I’ve shared some of my quarantine confessions. And now, as we inch toward the end of April, it’s time for another speedlink. Let’s check in with some dads who blog and what life has been like for them under quarantine.

If your kids have been driving you crazy, complaining of boredom, know that you’re not alone. “Canadian Dad” Chris Read has come up with a great idea to keep those children occupied, potentially for hours on end: build an escape room for your kids. Load them up with creative clues that kick their problem-solving skills into high gear. This can be a great educational opportunity too, tying into what they might be learning from your brand of “home school.”

During this time of “stay at home” orders, some people are picking up a new hobby or learning something new. There’s “so much free time,” people tell us, and they’re bored. Well, dad blogger Matt Todd of Life in the Fishbowl has come up with a list of no fewer than 25 things he probably should be doing during quarantine. He could take a class, start a podcast, plant a garden or virtually visit a museum. Instead, he wrote a blog post about the things he should be doing. I’d say that’s still a win for productivity.

Like me, Kevin McKeever of Always Home and Uncool has been working from home as a writer for over a decade. (He has me beat by a couple of years, but who’s counting?) In this way, “self-isolation” and “self-quarantine” aren’t totally uncharted territory. What’s different is that everyone else is doing it too. In his post, he discusses his experience with this “new normal” of group confinement at home with his family. And the expanded notion of an “office space” at home.

As parents, we’ve got a lot on our plates. And most of us aren’t teachers (and for good reason). But, as circumstances dictate, many of us have been temporarily thrown into the role. John Adams of Dad Blog UK reflects on how his family is handling temporary homeschool, including getting set up with Google Classroom. And in trying to keep everyone reasonably sane, screen time rules have been greatly relaxed. As I shared on Facebook, screen time is now limited to no more than one hour per hour.

Last and certainly not least, we have Arthur Eddy from The Art of Fatherhood. You might know him better as Art. He offers such an important reminder during these difficult, uncertain, unsettling times. Find gratitude. It may not be easy, because life is hard right now. We get that. At the same time, as Art points out, “we need to be strong for our family and friends [and] writing down what you are thankful for… helps with keeping a positive mindset.” Here’s to hot coffee and Netflix binges!

To all the moms and dads and caregivers struggling under quarantine, know that you’re not alone. Know that you are doing enough. And remember to stay safe, my friends. We can do this.