In our changing world, many of us now need to work from home. Adding to the stress of the change, schools are out and our kids are home, too.

Striking a balance between work and fun when working at home is difficult enough. Working at home with kids is even trickier.

Here are some tips to make working from home with kids easier for everyone.

Create Your Own Space

Try to find a space in the home that can be your workspace. While it’s tempting to just plop down on the couch with a laptop, there are lots of distractions in communal spaces.

Ideally, you can claim your own room in your house, such as a spare bedroom, sun porch, or other space. If this isn’t possible, set up a desk that can be your work zone and off-limits to other people.

Do whatever you can to create some sort of physical separation from the rest of your house, even if you can claim four walls to yourself. If you need to use a bedroom or dining room, for under $100 you can buy a partition to give your workspace separation from the rest of a room. 

Then, set rules. For example, “When mom/dad is sitting at the desk, do not interrupt them.”

Remember, young kids are used to playing with their parents when they are home from work. They see you at home with them and think it’s fair to want to play and be entertained. Children won’t understand what’s happening in these unique times, so it’s important to set boundaries and rules.

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