Synopsis

Weeks have passed since schools closed, and families now navigate an indefinite period of confinement. Across the world, mothers grapple with the persistent challenges of constant childcare brought on by the coronavirus. With many states indicating a prolonged absence from classrooms, mothers find themselves unexpectedly assuming a multitude of roles: teacher, dance instructor, math tutor, wrestling coach, cook – and, simply, mother. Two such women report that anxiety keeps them awake at night,