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Whether you are looking for self-learning options for your children, or flying solo, knowledge is power. Use this time to discover or pursue something you’re truly passionate about. This need not necessarily be required for school or work, but it could be something that piques your inner self.

Enroll in Yale University’s Most Popular Course on Happiness: Titled The Science of Well-Being, this course, currently available for free on Coursera, is designed to help build more productive habits and increase our own happiness. You can sign up for the course on the Coursera website.

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Learn a New Language: Yes, you cannot travel to a different country yet, but you can certainly prepare to. In addition to increasing your cool quotient, learning a new language has several other benefits, like enhancing mind agility, improving decision-making, strengthening memory, and more. Spanish ballads, French poetry, or Hindi love stories, now is the time to understand and appreciate the cultures that have interested you. Check out Duolingo or Babbel, the language learning apps available on Apple and Play Store.

Go to an Online Culinary School: Several restaurateurs are offering live and recorded culinary classes. The cherry on the cake? Many of these classes are designed for families to learn together. Check out Dallas-area baker, Joe Baker and his 6-year old son dishing out lessons on their Facebook page, or access Milk Street Online Cooking School that is offering free classes till the end of April.

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Live your dream of being in a music band: If your guitar has been relegated to being a prop for Instagram photos, now is a great time to create and share some music. Berklee College of Music offers a free Coursera course titled, Guitar for Beginners that helps you understand the instrument, teaches you techniques, and coaches you on basic music theory. Access this course through their website and let the tunes begin.

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Tune into StorylineOnline: If your kids insist on screentime, let them gather around StorylineOnline, an award-winning website where celebrated actors read children’s literature to the accompaniment of beautiful illustrations. You can access plenty of books on their website or subscribe to the StoylineOnline YouTube Channel.


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