Gombeys have always been a large part of my history and culture growing up in the Dock Hill/Back of Town area of Bermuda. They made up a lot of the traditions that my family had, especially around the holidays. Every Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, milestone birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, funerals, etc. a Gombey Troupe could always be counted on to make an appearance. They’ve become such a large part of my life that I can even tell which troupe is which just by the beat of their drums, a trick I picked up from my mother. My uncle was a Gombey, dancing with Places Gombeys, my aunt creates Gombey costumes, my best friend danced with H&H Gombeys a long time ago, so you can say it’s in my blood. I remember years ago when we had the huge Gombey competitions when all of the older island troupes used to compete. It was such an amazing experience and I am excited to share that with all of you.A way to keep connected, sharing books, and building community.
Reading has always been a way to visit new worlds without ever leaving your reading nook. However, sometimes we still need those connections, someone to share our travels with, our ideas or even frustrations with characters. The way it was done before was through book clubs or forums. These things can still be around but have now taken on online approach. 
Creating an online bookclub not only for you as parents but for your little ones as well is a great way to keep those connections going. It strengthens a sense of community and a great way to keep in touch with friends. 
Reach out to the parents of your children and create a mini bookclub around some of their shared favourites. Keeping it to a 10 minute meet for them to talk about what they liked and didn't like about their book keeps them engaged without forcing them to sit still for too long. You can pair it with a book-related crafting activity to make things a lot more fun. Sites like Pinterest and Common Sense Media are great resources for ideas.