Remote learning, being stuck inside and missing friends and family are just some of the tough things that children have had to deal with over the last year.
We asked parents to nominate their super stars and tell us how they have made the most of a bad lockdown situation.
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9. Lane-Mae Holmes
Byanca Bee Holmes nominated her daughter. She said: "This is Lana-Mae she’s 14 months with a genetic disorder called cri-du-chat syndrome. "I’m super proud of her as she takes everything in her stride, nothing phases her whatsoever and she has been through such a lot for such a little girl. "She has always got a smile on her face and brightens my day every day." Photo: Byanca Bee Holmes
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Amy Horsley nominated her son. She said: This is Harley he’s been wonderful. "He’s three years old in March and he’s just started toilet training he’s doing so well bless him." Photo: Amy Horsley
11. Gracie Mae
Jodie Marie nominated her daughter. She said: "This is Gracie Mae she’s four years old and she’s is incredible. "She as a genetic condition and a development chromosome deletion this lockdown she as done so well with her home learning and done it to the best of her ability "She is so kind and caring Gracie development age is 30 months but she doesn’t let it stop her she keeps on pushing and reaching her goal , and I couldn’t be prouder if I tried. "She is amazing and I’m so proud to call my my daughter." Photo: Jodie Marie
12. Dylan and Lexi
Carla Simpson nominated her friends children. She said: "Sadly Lexi is battling cancer again after having so much treatment beforehand, the cancer returned. "Both these children are absolute diamonds. "Hospital stays, trips and being a poorly little girl on top of Covid-19, nothing wipes her smile off her face or her brothers. "They just take everything in their stride. Their mum is a warrior and I know how deeply proud she is of both her children." Photo: Carla Simpson