Have you landed on your dream job? Congratulations! Is it like to work from home? Then double congrats! Now you are going to be completing your tasks with your kids. But for this, you have to find the best routine for them before you start to work from home.

Work from home has some perks like you will get the quality time with kids, and you will save childcare expenses. But with these perks, you have to face some serious challenges, as well.

If you have a baby, you can take out the time for your work because their nap time is longer, but if you have toddlers who have started to stay awake for more extended periods, you will find a hard time to manage the schedule.

Working from home with a toddler is like taking a test with a marching band playing in the hall. Stopping the sound of your toddler singing “baby shark” 15 times in a row and being able to produce quality work – is a real struggle.

Here are some ideas that can help to entertain your kids while you are working from home. Maybe they could help.

1. Schedule their playtime

Everybody knows its productive time, so find out your designated time slots when you’re most productive and make it your kids’ playtime. Let your kiddos play with their favorite toys and get indulge in your work and produce your best work.

2. Build an Activity Station

Kids like to spend time in art and craft activities. It is also good to enhance their visual thinking skills and creativity. It is an excellent way to keep them mentally healthy. For this, you need a desk, fill it with puzzles, play dough, pipe cleaners, crayons, construction paper, foam cutouts, and other kid-friendly art supplies. It will keep your children occupied for hours, and they can create their masterpieces right alongside you while you are doing your own tasks.

3. Cardboard Boxes

Every child loves to play in the cardboard box. Bring a big cardboard box at home and give it to your kids. Or to make it more functional and appealing, cut out windows and doors, your kids will love it and add all of their favorite toys and possessions in it. Or chances are they could even sleep in their newly acquired cardboard castle. You can also give them a pack of washable crayons so they can decorate their castle. It will keep them entertained for extended hours, and you can put all your concentration in your work at that time.

4. Encourage Quiet Play with some rewards

You probably need quiet time to stay focused on your work, but when you have kids, you can’t have it unless they are sleeping. You can create a scheme that rewards quiet play. If they participate in loud activities or want constant attention to offer them a surprise gift for playing quietly. For this, you can fill the gift bags with dollar store toys or their favorite healthy treat. Don’t use this system too often to avoid spoiling your child, instead try it occasionally when you re required to pay close attention to your tasks.

5. Create a home office for yourself

You might need your space to be creative, and it is essential to let your kids understand this. Set a designated play area to allow your kids to play while it’s work time for mommy. Make sure you create a home office for yourself where you can work comfortably and focus more on your errands. This idea of separate space makes it easier to set boundaries for your kids.

6. Take out some “mommy and me time.”

Take a 15-minutes break every couple of hours and play with your kids. You won’t have to sacrifice your productivity for this. When you get tired, pause, and give your kids a good dose of “mommy and me time.” Your kids will adore the attention, and it will encourage them to stay independent without feeling ignored. You will also benefit from the re-energizing break from work.

7. Take advantage of technology

Kids love to spend time on the computer playing their favorite games. Use this time wisely. There are educational websites like Crayola or Nasa Kids’ Club that allow your children to be creative. Let them enjoy their creative time. Moreover, you can also make them busy with the newest Disney movie when you have to follow a strict deadline.

Conclusion

Working remotely is an excellent opportunity for moms who don’t want to compromise on their career and family time. These tips will help you to be a successful mum and mompreneur with just a little flexibility and creativity.

Do you have any tips in your mind? Feel free to share your ideas.