Social distancing is the strategy employed to slow the spread of coronavirus. As a result, most families are finding it difficult working from their homes due to the presence of their kids. Below are some of the best plans that can help you work from home and stay safe and healthy.

Communication

Communication is a very important aspect of human life. It is important to keep constant communication with your team and your boss in order to be productive. However, working from home can be a difficult task when kids are around.

Working with kids in the picture is not easy. As such, ensure to notify your employer that you have kids at home and you cannot guarantee every conversation will be interruption-free. Also, give any team member the heads up before any work-related conversation.

Get Help 

Get someone to help take care of your kids. It could be a professional, your parents, or other relatives. This will give you the opportunity to be productive without any interruption. They can talk, read, play games, sing, do dances, and much more with your children.

Engage Kids in activities that don’t require supervision

Another way to get the required freedom from kids during this period is to engage them in activities that do not require supervision.

Babies:

• Naps, swings, bouncy chairs
• Baby videos
• Baby songs

Toddlers:

• Favorite shows and online games.
• Educational games and apps

Older Children:

• Reading, writing stories
• Movies
• Learning platform
• Socializing with friends

Set boundaries

Establishing boundaries is also effective. Have a good and gentle conversation with your kids. They should be told when it is working hours and when its free time. They should be made to understand that during work hours, there should be no disturbance or interruption. 

Explain to your kids that the moment you are done with what you are doing, you will come back to them. 

Reward good behavior

After establishing boundaries, it is important to reward kids for respecting such boundaries. Rewarding kids for good behavior will trigger them to do more. For instance, if your younger kid likes attention, explain gently that you have a serious meeting and do not need any interruption. Promise to give the kid a treat or pizza if he/she doesn’t interrupt.

It is important to understand that when using this method, always fulfill your promises. When your kids don’t interrupt you, reward them.