In the world of parenting, Kristen Bell is just like the rest of us navigating the challenges of homeschooling. It’s been what feels like the thousandth week of juggling education at home, and the longing to shower teachers with gratitude (and a hefty sum of money) is palpable. Numerous parents have shared their struggles online, trying to manage multiple Google Classrooms for their tweens while also balancing endless Zoom calls for younger kids. We’re all feeling the weight of it, and Bell’s recent Instagram post reflects this shared experience.
“Homeschooling is going alright,” she humorously captions a snapshot that captures the chaos. In a different context, it would be comically relatable—now, it’s just reality. She’s at a table with a laptop open in front of her, a pink binder nearby, a dog nestled in her lap, one child beside her, and another literally perched on her head. A closer inspection reveals dirty dishes lingering from a prior meal, a half-finished cup of coffee that’s likely gone cold, and her signature sweatpants—an ensemble every homeschooling parent is familiar with. The expression on her face says it all: What on earth is happening here?
This scene resonates even more when considering Bell’s candid remarks about the struggles of homeschooling during the pandemic. In a recent episode of her web series, she shared her feelings of misery about the situation with fellow mom influencer, Ellen Parker. “We’ve all learned to dread those two words: Homeschooling,” Bell joked. “Some people are thriving, like germaphobes and stay-at-home moms, who are saying, ‘I told you this was tough!’”
Her struggles are relatable, especially when she recounted her daughter’s response to math homework, where instead of answers, the only thing written was “No. No. No. No. No.” Adding to the hilarity, Bell also shared a rather amusing review her first grader provided about her pandemic parenting skills. “I was impressed with the topic she chose for her opinion essay,” she noted. “Touche, my young lass. Touche.”
Kristen, we feel your pain—just know you’re not alone in this parenting rollercoaster. For more relatable experiences, check out our other posts at this blog and learn more about navigating parenthood at Make a Mom. For those looking to deepen their understanding of fertility topics, Science Daily is a great resource.
In summary, Kristen Bell’s struggles with homeschooling during the pandemic reflect the challenges many parents face today. Her humorous take on the chaos of managing virtual schooling is a reminder that we’re all in this together, even if it feels overwhelming at times.