The holiday season has arrived, and working parents may be dreading juggling childcare and work following their experience of lockdown and home schooling.
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Louise-Deverell Smith, founder of the flexible working platform Daisy Chain, offers her tips below for juggling kids at home when you’re remote working during the Christmas holidays. Louise is on a ?flex for all? mission to make flexible working a reality for anyone who wants it.
Top Tips For Juggling Work and School Holidays
Plan Activities Ahead
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Why not plan out several days worth of fun activities in advance" Let the children in on the plans so they can get excited. There will be times that the children will have to entertain themselves. “I think it?s good that children get bored sometimes! Life is not constant excitement and planned activities!” says Louise. Manage Expectations
Have an open dialogue with your employer, your clients and family. If you have to be in the office, ask your employer if you can work remotely that day as your children are on holiday, and let your children know when you have important meetings and deadlines. With a little context, everyone – even kids – are much more understanding.
Set up Playdates
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Reach out to your parent network, set up playdates and share the childcare. It?s a win-win for all involved ? kids are happily playing with their pals and childcare is sorted.
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