With Australian companies sending employees home and schools transitioning to distance education, a lot of parents are wondering how they’re going to manage their workload while simultaneously looking after children.
As a freelancer with five sons, here are my top tips for making the best of this challenging situation.
12 tips for working at home with kids
Debrief your kids
How much information you give your children depends on their ages, but it’s important that they have some sense of what’s going on in the world so they understand the shift in dynamics. Explain what your family’s new normal needs to look like and brainstorm ways to make the situation positive and productive for everyone involved.
Set up a schedule
Most people thrive on routine, including children. Have clear expectations around daily timetables. Make sure to delineate the school/workday… Read the rest