TGIF!

Week 1 is in the books! Parents survived, teachers survived and most importantly, the children survived.

I started the week feeling very encouraged. I checked all my emails, portals and apps to get an idea of this week's workload. I have a 4 and 6 year old that are "distance learning", while I try to work from home as well.

By Wednesday, I was over it! I felt frustrated, annoyed and aggravated. Yes, I know, it takes time to establish a new routine. Consistency and repetition are essential. So, it was back to the drawing board. I had to find a system that would not leave us feeling irritated by noon each day. By the end of the night, I created a daily schedule and posted it in our makeshift office located in the dining room.

On Thursday morning, I started our day by reviewing the schedule. I set the timer for each activity and just like that, transitions were easy. This was the first day they didn't ask "When is lunch?", "Can I get a snack?", and my all time favorite, "How much more do I have to do?" The schedule provided them with the structure they were used to having at school.

We are all getting used to this new way of life. Regardless of the amount of work your child's teachers assign, it all doesn't need to be done in one day. Take your time, take a break if you need it, and when all else fails, just try again the next day.

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