Work-At-Home Set Up For Single Parents: A Boon Or A Hassle

​The world changed when COVID-19 broke out. Quarantines were issued all over, schools canceled, and businesses closed down. Workplaces are changing their setup from onsite work to working from home. Being a single parent is already difficult, and working can be a boon or a hassle. You have to balance parental duties and professional life.

Boon to your Child
You are now stuck at home. If your kid is a teenager, they do their own thing and you do yours. You need to set boundaries on school work. Yet, it will be more time with mommy or daddy if they are at the toddler stage. It will be their chance to ask to play with you more.

Hassle to You
Working while taking care of your kid with you at home can be a hassle. You have to cater to your kid's needs and at the same time finish your work on time. Online meetings or presentations are also harrowing. You have to make sure you are presentable—no hair out of place, no food stains, and no kids interrupting you.

Find a Balance Between Them
It may feel like a new world, but you don't need to stress yourself out. There are different ways to balance out your kids and your career, and here are the following tips:

• Set goals for the day. It will help you organize what you need to finish.
• Create a schedule. Line your day with specific "office" hours. Your time is already flexible, so manage it.
• Arrange your workspace. Give the kids rules that once you are in your workspace, no one should disturb you.
• Naptime is a must. Use this time to work on things that require complete focus.
• Arrange entertainment for your kids. Arrange playdates or movie-viewing to keep them distracted.
• Ask for help. Working at home will make you want to skip child care, but it helps to have someone with your kids if you have online meetings.

Conclusion
Working at home is already being normalized due to this pandemic. As a single parent, it can be chaotic. And at the same time, it strengthens your bond with your kids. Balancing them is the only way to avoid stressing you out. 

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