How can you meet work obligations now that schools are closed?

Things are changing quickly every day, and most of us have seen our typical routines turned upside down. More and more workplaces are allowing or requiring remote work, while school and daycare closings and “social distancing” restrictions mean that whole families are suddenly spending a whole lot more time at home together.

That means many working parents are facing an unprecedented situation: working from home with kids and without access to the camps, babysitters, playdates, and even Grandma-dates that you might normally rely on to get through a school break or a snow day.

It won’t be smooth or perfect, but there are a few strategies you can use to make your new situation a little easier.

How will I keep my kids entertained and up-to-date on their schoolwork — all while working from home? It is a question many parents asked themselves time and time again

If you’re a parent facing the prospect of keeping up with your job and home-schooling at the same time, here’s some tips that can help you.

1.Create a designated learning space

Living and learning under the same roof can quickly lead to disorganization and chaos
To avoid confusion, keep your children’s study materials organized and designate a specific learning hub—a space where they keep supplies and books. Even if your kids end up doing work at the kitchen table, it helps to keep their things organized in one space. Once they are done with their schoolwork, have them return their materials to their designated space.
Another thing that can help is posting a printed schedule at their hub so they always know what tasks need to get done and what goals they’re working on that day or week. 

2. Follow a daily schedule

A clear structure is important to avoid to get distracted and go off track.
Kids thrive when they have a basic structure and routine. Consider creating and following a daily schedule. You can always adapt, but a schedule will give you focus and direction each day.

3. Set learning goals together

Work together to set learning goals broken down by year, semester, and month. This is also a great opportunity to teach your child goal-setting skills and best practices

4. Work During Naps (If Possible)

If your kid is still napping, that gives you some kid-free time to buckle down and get stuff done. Use this time to do the things that require the most concentration.

5. Take Turns With Your Partner (If Possible)

If you have a partner and they’re also working remotely, that’s a real advantage because you’ll be able to take turns watching your kid(s). If you both have jobs that involve a lot of meetings, try to split up your day so that one of you only takes morning meetings and the other only takes afternoon meetings. That way, one of you will always be available in case of a kid-related emergency.

6. Delegate tasks from your company

If you are looking to expand your company, but with all the tasks of your house and the children you do not have time, you can delegate some of the tasks.
Delegation skills and strategies will reduce your stress level.

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