Pandemic Covid 19 has made everyone insane – from parents to kids. While some children are happy that they are out of school because of Coronavirus; however parents are worried and anxious about their education. It has been a big challenge for parents to channelize their peers’ energies in a positive direction. Here’s how to make the most out of your days during these unnerving times and keep everyone happily on track.
Plan your life
Prioritize your basic things like if you need time to work, how much screen time you would want for your children, what time should they sleep etc and then plan accordingly. A proper plan is highly important.
Think about activities
Though some schools are already providing learning activities are home, it is best to create your own. This way you can be connected with your child also.
Plan the day hour-by-hour (A small help from us)
9:00 a.m. Family breakfast
10:00 a.m. Clean up rooms/Email, work time
11:00 a.m. Activity Time (Science/ Maths/Art)
11:45 a.m. Break and snack (Fruit rich in vitamin C or Nimbu paani)
12:00 p.m. TV time/Working in next room
1:00 p.m. Lunch and play/Can work nearby
2:30 p.m. Sleep/Quiet work time
4:30 p.m. Craft or coloring/Work nearby
5:30 p.m. Online activity/Work nearby
6:15 p.m. Family activity (game, cooking, project)
7:00 p.m. Kids free time/Work as needed until dinner
Do not forget to relax
Navigating all of this can be a lot, especially if you’re not used to it. Make sure you are giving yourself time to relax. Maybe these extra days at home mean some extra TV time as a family. Maybe it even means a family movie and popcorn each day. It’s essential that you do what works for your time, but also your emotional health.
Check in with friends via text or FaceTime. Give one another time to talk about the challenges and the news, but also make time to celebrate some of the unexpected gifts you discover during these days. Your family, and your mind, will thank you.
