… COVID, Kids, and Controlled Chaos Where there’s kids, there’s chaos. Just ask Mike and Kristine Ruggiero, MGH Institute faculty … An early riser, Kristine’s days begin at 5 a.m., giving her a few quiet hours to do some walking or yoga, catch up on chores, or prepare for her next class before … would come an afternoon of learning, playtime, or activities with Mike such as how to build a picnic table and lighting and cooking over an open campfire. With the …