Resources for Working Parents Looking to Tame Chaos at Home
When you’re juggling working from home with taking care of kids who are at home all day, it’s easy to feel more like a circus performer than a parent. With so many schools going online for the rest of the year and coronavirus restrictions still in place, you may not be able to give up this juggling act anytime soon. But that doesn’t mean you have to live with chaos and stress.
Guest post by
Lacie Martin
With a little research and planning, you can tame the chaos in your home and keep your family from collapsing under the pressure. You can also try using these parenting and organizing tips, to keep yourself sane while you manage your hectic schedule.
Start By Overhauling Your Morning Routine
Rushing through your morning can set you up for more feelings of stress and anxiety throughout the day. So try using these resources to reset your family’s morning routine:
There are several simple tricks to having better mornings, like waking up earlier than your children so that you can have some quiet time to yourself.
You could use that time for prayer time or mindful meditation, which can help get you in the right mindset, keep you calm and can even improve your focus.
Another secret to squeezing more time out of your mornings is to prep breakfasts ahead of time, which can include overnight oats or even pancakes.
To make mornings even less dramatic, make sure your family is getting enough sleep.
Getting in a quick workout can also give you the energy to power through your busy day.
Then Look for Ways to Improve Your Schedule
Once you’ve tackled your mornings, you can move on to improving your routines throughout the day. This can mean finding ways to strike a balance between remote work and online learning.
Productive days at home are all about creating structure, so take the time to write out a schedule for you and your children.
You can use these homeschooling tips from The Wanderpreneurs to develop a schedule that will keep your kids focused on their work and help you avoid feeling distracted.
There are also apps that can make it easier to set up your work from home schedule.
Don’t forget to include self-care breaks for yourself and learning breaks for your kids.
Setting boundaries can be the key to staying productive and establishing work-life balance when you are working from home.
Finally, Leave Some Time for Fun With Your Family
Small breaks can help relieve tension during your busy days, but it’s equally important to pencil in low-stress and fun activities for your family throughout the week.
Weekend plans can include puzzles, games and gardening to help your family relieve stress without veering away from social-distancing guidelines.
You can also find budget-friendly ways to spend quality time with your family.
Some family activities can also double as stress-relieving and healthy workouts.
To fit more quality time in every day, try cooking with your children.
Age-appropriate gadgets can also help you and your kids beat boredom and stress.
Working from home with kids around doesn’t have to feel like a circus. So drop the juggling act and start using the tips above to organize your routines and schedules. Most importantly, make room in those busy schedules to still have fun as a family, and leave your stress behind.
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