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1. Structure

Creating structure is perhaps the most effective way to help your child learn remotely, especially in a pandemic that has brought much uncertainty. Structure helps them organize their learning as they would in a face-to-face setting. Easy ways to create structure include setting a schedule or creating a daily plan while still encouraging self-direction.

For those working at home, keeping a schedule helps you and your child to organize school time into the day. Best practices suggest you keep it as close to the school schedule as possible. When you have a weekly schedule that works for both of you, stick to it.

2020 was one for the books. It was rough and unpredictable. The new normal hit us hard. We looked like bandits in public even with designer masks. We avoided each other like the plague and called it social distancing. Facing 2021 with a whole heap of apprehension isn’t schizophrenic. But we can do some things to prepare for what’s ahead, whether it’s rocky or smooth.

Get enough rest
Forced lockdowns helped us rest more but we need to make it a habit. 2020 taught us that slowing down is always an option and may even be necessary to avoid burnout and to choose what truly matters in these times.