I have covered every type of story imaginable — some with a heavy heart. In I was anchoring a morning show when the Aurora theater shooting took place. The sadness and the weight of that story in my community was overwhelming.
Reading the names of the victims live on television, I shockingly became aware only that one of the victims was a young aspiring journalist at my TV station, someone I had taken under my wing.
Over the years, television news has become divisive. As an anchor who spent more than twenty hours on TV each week, I had to find new ways to stay positive, new ways to bring joy, and new ways to explain the heaviness of the world to my three children. I knew my purpose was greater than this. The pandemic of changed my perspective. Working from home and broadcasting out of my closet and eventually, my basement helped me see and strategize new ways to be a better mom, a better wife, and a better journalist.
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Michael Roberts has written for Westword since October , serving stints as music editor and media columnist. He currently covers everything from breaking news and politics to sports and stories that defy categorization.
Contact: Michael Roberts. Follow: Facebook: Michael Roberts. Twitter: mikerobertscolo. Don't Miss Out. Tyler and I have spent countless hours talking, planning and praying. Our schools are simply not equipped with the technology and training necessary to keep students healthy while advancing educationally.
We know how important it will be to keep him connected socially. But with so much uncertainty my intuition says hold off. I know that school will look different for each and every family. I work full time and I have no idea how we will manage having him home.
I am talking to other families, planning days that we can trade responsibilities and looking for help from friends and family. Educate yourself on what options are available, listen to your gut and walk forward without fear. Our kids are watching how we react and what we do in the face of change and crisis.
I want to lift up other parents who are scared of doing something different. I want my 10 year old son to know that his mom is looking out for him and although he may not understand why he is learning at home this year, we did what we felt was right. Our kids need us to be their advocates. They need to see that we are involved and that we care about education and about their development. I know I will be tired and at times I will wish he was at school from , giving me freedom and flexibility.
There is no holding back the power of a parent who wildly loves their child and will go to extreme measures to do what needs to be done for their future. Whatever it is, do research, go forward with confidence. Show your children that you are invested in their education and their health. You will never regret it. Related Posts See All. Post not marked as liked 6. Post not marked as liked 9.
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