{"id":21593,"date":"2020-09-14T09:00:32","date_gmt":"2020-09-14T14:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/?p=21593"},"modified":"2020-09-21T11:04:18","modified_gmt":"2020-09-21T16:04:18","slug":"coping-with-schooling-at-home-while-working-from-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/blog\/coping-with-schooling-at-home-while-working-from-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Coping with Schooling at Home While Working From Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"21593\" class=\"elementor elementor-21593\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6bf95627 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6bf95627\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5d8561ce\" data-id=\"5d8561ce\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-693884a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"693884a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 12-09-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0<\/p><p><em>\u201cHow am I supposed to get my work done while I\u2019m also expected to oversee my children\u2019s schoolwork?\u201d<\/em> This critical question is one of the most common concerns raised by parents who are working from home. And with the schoolyear just beginning, this challenge, facing millions is both a very real and practical one.<\/p><p><em>First, some context regarding my credibility. Prior to and during my work focused on work-based relationships and workplace culture, my professional focus included evaluating students with learning challenges, and consulting with parents and schools on the best ways to help their students learn. Additionally, we homeschooled our four children over a span of 12 years.<\/em><\/p><h3><strong>Tips for Surviving Teaching at and Working from Home Simultaneously<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong style=\"font-size: 1.125em;\"><u>Develop realistic expectations.<\/u><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.125em;\"> One of the biggest mistakes parents make is trying to recreate traditional school at home: having a school desk, starting at 8:30, recess at 10, lunch at 11:45\u2026\u00a0 Use the flexibility available at home to your advantage; flow with your child\u2019s own physical rhythms (and your work demands).<\/span><\/p><p>On the other hand, <em>have some structure in place.<\/em> The goal is \u201cstructure with flexibility.\u201d\u00a0 Generally, start the school day at the same time, have a time for breaks in the morning and afternoon. Create mental spaces for different activities. People typically pair specific environments with different tasks \u2013 so have a schoolwork area where they do their daily assignments; maybe have a different chair where they read; another table they use to do artwork.<\/p><p><em>Understand <u>and accept<\/u> that students can only study and do schoolwork for a limited time<\/em>. They need breaks. Depending on the age, have them work for 15-20 minutes, then take a 10-minute break. Then go to a different type of work (math vs. reading) for the next 15-20 minutes. Having them sit at the kitchen table \u201cuntil their work is done\u201d will waste a lot of time, and create <u>a lot<\/u> of frustrations (for both of you).<\/p><p><em>Focus on developing habits, not grades. <\/em>Most parents are overly concerned about grades (many of which are quite arbitrary). In \u201creal life,\u201d few people care about what grades you got \u2013 they care about your work habits, willingness to take responsibility, and how you work with others. Identify one or two habits your child needs to work on this fall, and focus on those.<\/p><p><strong style=\"font-size: 1.125em;\"><u>Communicate expectations related to work.<\/u><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.125em;\"> This is a difficult area because your employer has hired you to complete various tasks and responsibilities. However, the reality of the present circumstances is that many employees have had additional family and school responsibilities placed on them (without being asked). <\/span><em style=\"font-size: 1.125em;\">So it is important to talk <u>with<\/u> your employer or supervisor.<\/em><span style=\"font-size: 1.125em;\"> The \u201cwith\u201d aspect is important \u2013 you need to hear their needs and desires, and they need to hear what you are able (and possibly, not able) to do. You need to talk together to work out a plan that is acceptable for both of you (though not necessarily optimal for either of you).<\/span><\/p><p>Potential issues to discuss are:<\/p><ul><li>expectations about working from home and working in the office,<\/li><li>your time schedule and availability,<\/li><li>when it is the best time to talk,<\/li><li>how to handle interruptions,<\/li><li>team meetings (virtual or in person),<\/li><li>communicating with colleagues and clients.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong style=\"font-size: 1.125em;\"><u>Manage interruptions realistically.<\/u><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.125em;\"> As we all know, interruptions <\/span><u style=\"font-size: 1.125em;\">will<\/u><span style=\"font-size: 1.125em;\"> occur while we work from home. And these will almost certainly occur more regularly while we oversee our children\u2019s schoolwork. Here are some tips to reduce your frustration by scheduling segments of time throughout the day:<\/span><\/p><ol><li>a) when you are available to help and your focus is going to be primarily on school tasks,<\/li><li>b) what time is \u201cinterrupt-able time,\u201d where everyone is working on their own tasks, but you are available to be interrupted when needed; and<\/li><li>c) which are \u201cno interruption time\u201d slots, when you are on a conference call or have to focus on a task.<\/li><\/ol><p>Suggestion: think in terms of 20-30 minute segments (young students in early grades may need shorter segments for completing tasks). [As I write this, my heart especially goes out to those of you with preschool or early grade school students. Your task probably seems very daunting. Try to give yourself and your children as much grace as you can during this difficult time and focus on your successes, even when small.]<\/p><h4><strong>Taking Care of Yourself<\/strong><\/h4><p>You, like all of us, can only do<u> so<\/u> much. You have limits in how much time and energy you have.\u00a0 <em>You can\u2019t do it all. <\/em>Yet, many of us find ourselves in situations where we feel pressure from others to be able to do everything they want and expect \u2013 from our kids, our spouse \/ significant other, and the school, to our boss and clients.<\/p><p>In these times of increased demands in our lives, <em>something has to give.<\/em> The problem is, often what \u201cgives\u201d is taking care of ourselves. We put our needs at the very end of the list (even when simple needs and joys have long ago gone out the window). This strategy may work for the short-term. We can tough it out with less sleep, no relaxation time, not exercising\u2014for a week or two (maybe).<\/p><p>But I can tell you from the experience of working with dozens of homeschooling families,<em> not taking care of yourself is a recipe for disaster in the long run.<\/em> When mom or dad crashes, the whole family suffers. \u2018Crashing\u2019 looks different in each of us \u2013 getting depressed, becoming angry and irritable, drinking more, getting sick \u2013 but it takes us out of the game, sometimes for a long time.<\/p><p>So I plead with you, <strong><em><u>please<\/u> do at least some minimal actions to care for yourself.<\/em> <\/strong>If you used to run 5 times a week<strong>, <\/strong>try to fit in 2 a week. Don\u2019t stay up late watching movies; go to bed. Get at least a little \u201cme time\u201d once a week. Keep some habits of self-care in place, even if their frequency is reduced.<\/p><p><strong style=\"font-size: 1.125em;\">Where Does This Time and Energy for Self-Care Come From?<\/strong><\/p><p>I don\u2019t think anyone would disagree that self-care is critical for survival. But the rubber meets the road in answering the question: \u201cWhat \u2018gives?\u2019 Where do I get the time and energy? I can\u2019t \u2018not do my work.\u2019 I <u>have<\/u> to help the kids get their schoolwork done.\u201d<\/p><p>True. The answer may lie in approaching this time period as \u2018survival mode.\u2019 What has to be done for us to survive as a family? One major challenge is that none of us know how long this season will last \u2013Thanksgiving? New Year\u2019s? next May? A helpful strategy may be to \u201cchunk\u201d the time in your mind. \u201cThis is what we need to do to make it to fall break.\u201d Or, \u201cto Thanksgiving.\u201d Pick a goal and work towards that date. When you reach that date, re-assess and make a new plan to work toward another future point in time or goal.<\/p><p>In \u2018survival mode,\u2019 certain uses of our time and energy are <em>no longer as important as surviving.<\/em> Here are just a handful of ideas. You can argue against every one, but at some point, you have to say, \u201cOk, I don\u2019t like it but I guess we will have to \u2026. (at least until Thanksgiving).\u201d<\/p><p><u>Potential \u201cIn order to survive this time as a family, I \/ we can live without:\u201d<\/u><\/p><ul><li>Cleaning the house as frequently<\/li><li>Having every child in a major sport every season<\/li><li>Making every meal from scratch<\/li><li>Mowing the lawn as frequently<\/li><li>Yoga at the studio or gym (versus at home)<\/li><li>Decorating the whole house for every season and holiday<\/li><li>Using nice dishes for every meal (paper plates are okay for some meals)<\/li><li>Parents doing all of the cooking, dishes, laundry (have the kids help)<\/li><\/ul><p><strong style=\"font-size: 1.125em;\">The Trap<\/strong><\/p><p>Be aware, there is a potentially serious pitfall present when you are in survival mode \u2013 the false hope of a perfect solution, looking for some action (or combination of steps) that will resolve all of the challenges. Sorry, the perfect solution doesn\u2019t exist.<\/p><p>In trying to find the ultimate fix, many people don\u2019t take <u>any<\/u> steps which could be helpful. This \u201cwell, it doesn\u2019t solve everything so I shouldn\u2019t bother to do anything\u201d approach actually deepens our troubles. So, please<strong><em> do something<\/em><\/strong>. Don\u2019t wait. Wonder Woman and Superman are <u>not<\/u> on their way to rescue us. But we all have resources we can lean into.<\/p><p>Take small steps and reassess your approach as you go. Simplify where you can, and build on what is working for you and your family and try something new when you find something that isn\u2019t working. Work some milestones and celebrations into your short-term planning so that everyone has something to look forward to. And make sure to schedule in time for self-care. 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