The Coronavirus has created an unexpected situation for many parents: kids at home. It’s like summer break came early…but it didn’t. Kids and parents are both thrown into a situation they weren’t prepared for. As a stay-at-home homeschool mom of five, I want to pass along some tried and true survival tips. My boys’ ages are 3, 6, 7, 9, and 10. I hope these ideas will relieve stress and help you maintain an environment of peace and productivity (and fun!) in your home during the uncertain days ahead.
1. Schedule. A simple but well thought out plan will protect you from burn-out and make the days speed by. Kids love knowing what’s coming next. Spend the first day discussing a schedule as a family and then hang it up in a place where everyone can see it. An effective schedule will be detailed enough to be productive, but broad enough to be flexible. And be ready to change it! Schedules are not set in stone. Instead of a detailed
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