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| 1 | Listed below are events and experiences that parents with young children have shared through the RAPID-EC survey. We are interested in understanding if you have personal experience with these events as well. Please select from the list any experiences that you have had since the COVID-19 pandemic began. If you do not have a child/ren or the event/experience is not applicable to you, please leave it blank. | • I/my partner was able to take time off work or take parental leave. • We were not always able to pay for basic needs such as housing costs, basic household essentials, food, utility bills, or healthcare. • We follow CDC's guidance, such as socially distancing from others, avoiding large gatherings, and wearing masks outside of our home. • I received unemployment money. • I was unable to meet my child(ren)'s social, emotional, and mental health needs. • I/my partner was an essential worker, and/or we had to risk exposure to the coronavirus for our job. • My child(ren) lacked appropriate socialization, and their social skills did not develop appropriately. • I helped someone else. • I and/or my partner was furloughed. • My family enjoyed spending time together. • I was unable to seek mental health support for myself or my child(ren). • I was unable to see family or friends outside my home. • I was able to stay in touch with family and friends. • I did not receive other financial assistance (e.g., food stamps) when I should have. • My child(ren) did not like remote learning. • My/my partner's work provided flexibility in working, such as flexible work schedules, and/or options to work from home. • There was confusion or uncertainty around school re-opening in the new school year. • Juggling the needs of multiple children was difficult. • My child(ren) received free food through school. • I had reliable childcare, or my child(ren) were able to attend preschool/kindergarten. • I faced legal issues. • I had trouble finding activities for my child(ren) to engage, keeping my child(ren) occupied, entertained, or active. • We were unable to save money during the pandemic. • I received a stimulus check. • I was able to defer payments of debt and/or unpaid bills, such as mortgage, rent, utility bills, etc. • My friends and family provided financial, social, or emotional support. • I was confident that the pandemic would be over soon. • I knew my family was healthy and safe. • I worried about my, my child(ren)'s, or other family members' exposure to the coronavirus. • My family was able to talk about difficult issues. • I had faith, and/or I was hopeful. • I/my child(ren) were able to spend time outside. • I received food stamps, SNAP, or other food assistance from the government. • I was concerned about rising numbers of cases in my area. • My family had a routine. • My children fought with each other. • I was not always able to pay down my debts, or I had to take on additional debt. • There was uncertainty about our finances. • Trying to work from home while also caring for child(ren). • I, my child(ren), or other family members became sick. • I lost my home. • I feared losing my home. My parents/in-laws helped around the house. • I/my partner had steady employment. • I had little support for helping my child(ren) with remote learning. • My child(ren) fell behind academically because of remote learning. | Developed by RAPID team | NA | 11/19/2021-11/23/2021 |