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Kids","realistic-guide-working-home-kids","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/realistic-guide-working-home-kids/","/blog/realistic-guide-working-home-kids/","2020-04-02T16:41:16","2024-07-09T16:49:59","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the many upheavals coronavirus has caused, shelter-in-place orders and school closures have forced many parents to work from home—maybe not for the first time ever, but likely for the first time without any hope of childcare relief. When schools, babysitters and playgroups are no longer an option, WFH parents are having to figure out how to balance more than usual (Nurture Life parents included!).\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can all agree that there’s nothing easy about \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">working from home with kids\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where a five-minute bathroom break can suddenly turn into an hour-long meltdown and you can’t even type out a full sentence, let alone a full email, without little fingers finding something they shouldn’t. To help us all find our footing in these stressful circumstances, here are some tips and ideas for \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to work from home with kids\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during COVID-19 stay-home orders.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>1. Set a Flexible Daily Routine\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From brand-new babies to tweens and teens, kids benefit from a consistent routine—all the more so when life is so unpredictable. You don’t need to stress over creating the world’s most amazing or creative \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kids’ schedule\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; just find a general structure that works for you. Don’t forget to schedule some breaks for yourself, too! For help building out a new daily routine, get a \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/daily-schedule-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sample chart and list of tips here\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>2. Explain WFH to Your Kids\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you’re \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">working from home without childcare\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your kids will inevitably have to spend some time entertaining themselves. Try to explain to them upfront that sometimes you’ll need “mommy or daddy quiet time” and what that means.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could also let \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daniel Tiger\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> do the explaining! Episode 3 of Season 11 is all about Daniel Tiger learning to play independently while Mom Tiger is busy working. You can \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Tigers-Neighborhood-Volume-11/dp/B07JJ3MW8K\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buy the episode on Amazon or stream it on PBS Kids for free with a 30-day free trial\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>3. Create a Space That’s Work Only\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Okay…maybe we’ll go with “work mostly” since we all know how hard it is to actually have your own space. Even if it’s a small standing desk in your bedroom or a little corner in the living room, allowing yourself some kind of dedicated work spot is important. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only will you feel more focused in a physical environment that’s made for work, but you can clearly explain to your kids, too, that this one area is mommy or daddy’s quiet space. You can even walk through specific scenarios to teach your kids how to react:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the phone rings and mommy steps away, do you follow and talk to her? Or do you wait until she comes back?\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you see daddy with earbuds in, do you shout and scream until he hears you? Or do you wait and make a quiet gesture?\u003C/span>\u003C/em>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If mommy is sitting in her work area, do you run to her desk to share what you’ve made? Or do you wait until quiet time is over so she can really focus on your creation? \u003C/span>\u003C/em>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to get more elaborate, make a game out of it! Ask your kids to write a little play to act out these different work-from-home scenarios. Or turn your work space into a “top secret agent zone” that requires quiet voices because you’re doing super-spy things. Or maybe you make your kid the “Sheriff of Workland,” giving them a little cardboard badge and the very important task of guarding you from (real or imagined) intruders.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>4. Prioritize Tasks\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the days can feel endless, the number of hours you can actually concentrate on work are likely far from it. You’ll probably have to work in short bursts whenever your child is napping, playing independently or working on e-learning assignments. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you get through each day, write out a list of what absolutely has to get done, what would be nice to get done and what could slip through the cracks for a few more days. Remember that it’s completely normal, expected and okay to not get everything done when you’re \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">working from home with kids\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>5. Have “Emergency” Activities\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There will inevitably be moments where something unexpected happens and you need to fill some time. Maybe an urgent phone call comes in or maybe your kids’ planned learning activity finishes up 30 minutes early. For times like these, it’ll help to have a list of “emergency” activities sorted by supervision required. Take these short lists as a starting point:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Low-Supervision Activities for Kids\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading a book\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing a puzzle\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finishing homework\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drawing pictures\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watching TV\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playing an approved game on a tablet\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sitting in the baby bouncer\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playing in a playpen\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building with legos or blocks\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Medium-Supervision Activities for Kids\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing arts and crafts\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playing in the yard\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video chatting with trusted friends or family\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building a pillow fort\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At-home scavenger hunt\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Higher-Supervision Activities for Kids\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooking or baking something\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing science experiments \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going for a walk\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playing a family game or sport\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>6. Be Open with Your Team\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If COVID-19 has shown us anything, it’s that we’re all more connected than ever—and we’re all experiencing similar problems. Being honest with your team about what’s going on can help everyone set realistic expectations and learn \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to work from hom\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e more effectively.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To keep the conversation productive, it’s helpful to have some specific alternatives prepared. For example, if you’re running behind on a project, you might schedule a quick call to discuss actionable options:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rescheduling meetings to a more realistic time for you\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Splitting the project with a teammate or two\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving to a more detailed project management system\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dividing the project into smaller, more achievable milestones\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Narrowing the scope of the project\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contracting some portion of the project out\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving the deadline back\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>7. Make Healthy Meals Easy\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For parents \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">working from home without childcare\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, mealtime presents yet another host of challenges. Eating healthy is incredibly important to staying well, but as WFH parents, most of us have less time than ever to think about preparing healthy meals. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Nurture Life, we’re more committed than ever to making healthy eating the easy choice, especially during these extremely stressful times for families across the country. Our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby, toddler and kids meals\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are nutritionally balanced (focusing on organic produce, antibiotic-free protein and whole grains) and can be ready to eat in less than 2 minutes. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We’re working hard to maintain normal operations and are still delivering across the entire contiguous United States. If you need a helping hand to make it through your day, we want to support you in every way that we can. \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/keep-your-family-healthy-covid-19/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more about what we’re doing to maintain safety and health during coronavirus\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=work-from-home-kids-20200402\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18082 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"healthy kids meals\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-300x100.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-768x256.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>8. Stay Connected\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even as we social distance for COVID-19, we can still find creative ways to connect with our networks. Here are a few ways to lean on your network of family, friends and neighbors for a little help and encouragement as you work from home:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Visit family through video apps. \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many grandparents probably feel bored and isolated themselves and would love to help you out. Set up a call so that your extended family members can talk to your kids, read them books or teach them a fun game or skill. If your kids are old enough, this could even become a sort of “virtual babysitting,” where you can get some work done as they spend time with a trusted family member.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Set up a virtual playgroup.\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reach out to your \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work-at-home mom\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or dad friends to set up a time for your kids to play together over video chat. Try using a creative theme to make the playdate feel more real, like a music party, dance-off or arts and crafts. If one parent is in charge of leading the group’s activity, other parents may be able to sneak in a few minutes of work while casually supervising.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Write messages to neighbors.\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you have windows and dry erase markers or construction paper, you have everything you need to send a note of love to your neighbors! Your kids can write large notes of encouragement or a simple “Hello!” (and you can get some work done while they’re crafting).\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>9. Celebrate the Small Wins\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you have one child or many children, whether your kid is 18 months or 18 years, whether you’re a one-parent or multi-parent household—it’s probably fair to say that we’re all stuck here wondering, “Am I doing this right?” And the short answer is \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yes\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You’re doing the best you can, and that’s all any of us can say!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New York Times\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has published a \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nytimes.com./2020/03/24/parenting/work-from-home-tiny-victories.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">list of small victories from parents \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">working from home with kids\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and we\u003C/span> \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">love the idea of finding and savoring these little moments of joy. They won’t change the fact that we’re all stressed and tired and that none of us know what happens next…but they can make \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">working from home with kids\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> just a little more gratifying. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we’re all struggling to find a sense of normalcy and social connection, we’d appreciate the opportunity to share in your family’s small victories. Share them with our community on Instagram by tagging @nurturelife and using the hashtag #whatkidsdeserve—it doesn’t just have to be our meals—we would love to see any stay-at-home moments of joy. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions about our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby, toddler and kids meal delivery\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, please reach out to us at \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:support@nurturelife.com\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support@nurturelife.com\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or call 877.988.8851. Or check out additional \u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.moneycrashers.com/keep-kids-busy-work-from-home/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">work from home tips\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=work-from-home-kids-20200402\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18083 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"healthy kids meals\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-300x100.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-768x256.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"mobileImage":132,"__typename":137},{"node":133,"__typename":136},{"sourceUrl":134,"__typename":135},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/working-from-home-with-kids-MOBILE-header.jpg","MediaItem","AcfMediaItemConnectionEdge","FeaturedImageForMobile",{"node":139,"__typename":144},{"id":140,"link":141,"sourceUrl":142,"altText":143,"__typename":135},"cG9zdDoxNzc1NQ==","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/realistic-guide-working-home-kids/working-from-home-with-kids-desktop-headerv2/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/working-from-home-with-kids-DESKTOP-headerV2-880x450.jpg","working from home with kids","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",{"nodes":146,"__typename":152},[147,148,149,150,151],{"name":8,"slug":9,"__typename":6},{"name":25,"slug":26,"__typename":6},{"name":52,"slug":53,"__typename":6},{"name":106,"slug":107,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"__typename":6},"PostToCategoryConnection",{"edges":154,"__typename":228},[155,179,196],{"node":156,"__typename":178},{"id":157,"name":158,"posts":159,"__typename":177},"dGVybToyNzgx","how to work from home",{"edges":160,"__typename":176},[161],{"node":162,"__typename":175},{"id":123,"slug":125,"categories":163,"title":124,"excerpt":170,"featuredImage":171,"__typename":174},{"nodes":164,"__typename":152},[165,166,167,168,169],{"name":8,"slug":9,"id":7,"__typename":6},{"name":25,"slug":26,"id":24,"__typename":6},{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":106,"slug":107,"id":105,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},"\u003Cp>Among the many upheavals coronavirus has caused, shelter-in-place orders and school closures have forced many parents to work from home—maybe not for the first time ever, but likely for the first time without any hope of childcare relief. 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A daily schedule for kids gives them structure, helps them feel rooted and teaches them important time management skills. Needless to say, however, any concept of “normal” has gone right out the window due to COVID-19. 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She has over 18 years experience in business, communications, marketing and event planning, having co-founded the successful event production company Reinventing Events. Katie’s diverse background allows her to effectively combine communication and organization skills to develop, plan and deliver results. Born and raised in the Midwest, Katie attended the University of Illinois at Chicago, specializing in English and Communication. When she’s not spreading her cheer (and eating cookies) at Nurture Life, Katie runs marathons and co-hosts a horror movie podcast with her husband. She has a 3-year-old daughter who has grown up on Nurture Life with another girl on the way!",{"url":240,"__typename":241},"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8ef3d6178ec6e101f703d1ba5de8178701ddb500e9e8527a76c1b02ab246df2d?s=96&d=mm&r=g","Avatar","User","NodeWithAuthorToUserConnectionEdge",{"title":245,"metaDesc":246,"opengraphUrl":126,"opengraphTitle":124,"opengraphDescription":246,"opengraphImage":247,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":248,"opengraphModifiedTime":249,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":250},"Tips for Balancing Work and Kids at Home | Nurture Life","Coronavirus is turning our work-family balance upside down. Here are some tips for working from home with kids who can’t go to school.",{"sourceUrl":173,"__typename":135},"2020-04-02T16:41:16+00:00","2024-07-09T16:49:59+00:00","PostTypeSEO",1751870890929]