I’m inside and you probably are too right now. For many of us, this will be the first weekend in a state of semi-isolation so we thought we could bring you a few ideas about how to keep your spirits up.

If you have children and you’re feeling the pressure, this useful article aims to help manage their wellbeing. From routines, to screen time to physical contact, there are lots of tips to keep little faces smiling. Older people are experiencing difficulties of their own, since they are being asked to take isolation particularly seriously. This article is especially for you if you’re in lockdown.

By now, it’s becoming pretty hard to find hand sanitiser in the shops, so this guide looks at which recipes for homemade versions are actually effective. We’ve also got some information on reports relating to ibuprofen and COVID-19 symptoms.

Then comes the important question of entertainment. Lots of lists are doing the rounds but I often find they’re full of films I’ve seen and books I’ve read. Conversation authors are, by definition, people who deep dive into a topic, so who better to call on for some less obvious suggestions? Here, a musicologist proposes a few classic musicals that you may never even have heard of, let alone seen. And here, an author of children’s books suggests five titles for reading as a family.

The Conversation network is working extra hard at the moment to publish content that informs, assists and reassures. We hope this weekend is as enjoyable as it can be under the circumstances. Wash your hands, stick your head out the window for some air, and keep your chin up.

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