As stay-at-home restrictions rise, here are ways to cope

As the surge of coronavirus cases continues to pass milestone after milestone across the country, some jurisdictions are enacting strict restrictions reminiscent of those instituted in the spring. Staying home as much as possible is a necessary evil to stop the wave of contagion. But there is one faint silver lining: We’ve done it before. That means we know what’s coming, and how better to cope with it. Here are some top tips for an at-home life — covering wellness, parenting, home management and entertainment — with even more advice in the links below them. We hope these pointers, gathered from more than nine months of coronavirus coverage, will prove handy as you navigate shutdowns in your region, or prepare for the possibility of doing so.