Guest Blog by Cherie Mclaughlin

With COVID-19 continuing to be a threat, the reality of staying at home remains necessary. What a time to be alive now that it’s possible for parents to earn a living and kids to get an education from the comfort and safety of home. On the surface, this seems like a cakewalk. However, with a lack of structure and boundaries, this can also be a recipe for disaster. To make it work, you need to take certain steps. Tidy Closet wants you to help you towards success, so here are some of the best ones.

Make learning pleasurable.

It’s great that children have the option to learn from home. However, it’s important to recognize the challenges associated with online learning and how to address them. When it comes to ensuring your children stay focused, establish a routine and schedule. Having consistency will help everybody find a rhythm and know what to expect.

When it comes to actual learning, the goal should be to keep your kids engaged. You can help keep boredom and distractions at bay by making learning fun. Thankfully, there are several new technologies to support this, such as the gamification of online learning. This sort of learning can be anything from code camp to the use of virtual reality (VR), both of which are cool and enjoyable ways to learn for kids of all ages. Plus, these types of activities can open up a door to a whole new world for your children when it comes to learning.

Improve the way you work.

Getting the kids squared away is only half the battle. It’s equally important to make sure you can handle working remotely full time while juggling the responsibilities of home and family, too. Aim for optimal productivity—take stock of the way you work, set up your workspace for success, get organized, and look for ways to make efficient use of your time so you can work more effectively.

Among the main struggles of working from home is staying productive, especially with kids around. But if you want to make your workdays more streamlined to get more done in less time, it’s crucial for you to take pains to maximize your focus. Some great ways to achieve this are by observing a healthy morning routine and using productivity apps. Managing your time well and establishing firm boundaries are just as critical, too.

Allow yourself to get help.

In that same vein, another great way to streamline your days is to outsource help. Don’t get stuck in the mindset that you have to do everything yourself. In fact, when you hire an assistant, you can take administrative and routine tasks like making phone calls, responding to emails and scheduling appointments off your plate, allowing you more time for important tasks. Moreover, by opting to hire a freelancer, you can get the invaluable assistance that you need without having to deal with employee taxes and other overhead expenses.

You can also do the same on the homefront. You’ll find that outsourcing household responsibilities will not only keep your life more balanced, but it can also make you happier, too. So consider hiring professionals to clean your home, tend to the yard.

There’s no denying the new normal is upon us, and it’s here to stay for a while. But there’s no need to fret because you can work a full-time remote job and set your kids up for online learning with as little drama and chaos as possible. Ultimately, it all boils down to using available resources and tweaking your day to day where needed. You’ve got this!

Turn to Tidy Closet for more ideas and information that will help you keep your life happy, healthy, and organized!