Your
children
will
achieve
their
best
work
in
a
quiet,
comfortable,
and
dedicated
space
devoted
to
learning.
Ideally,
this
will
be
a
different
space
than
where
they
normally
play
games
or
watch
television.
2.
Make
a
space
for
learning
Parents
are
not
expected
to
take
the
place
of
their
students'
school
teachers.
Instead,
parents
should
play
a
support
role.
A
good
rule
of
thumb
is
to
keep
your
children
engaged
and
thinking
critically.
Even
though
staying
home
from
school
might
feel
like
a
holiday,
remind
your
children
that
they
are
not
on
vacation.
3.
Set
clear
expectations
Parents
should
build
time
into
their
remote
workday
to
assist
with
their
students'
learning
and
schedule
other
activities
they
know
their
children
will
be
able
to
do
independently.
Consider
scheduling
"office
hours"
when
you're
available
for
school-related
questions.
4.
Encourage
reading
When
in
doubt,
have
your
children
read.
When
you
have
time,
read
with
them.
For
younger
readers,
consider
using
audiobooks.
If
you
can't
do
anything
else,
have
your
children
read!
5.
Plan
your
work
and
work
your
plan
Good
planning
can
relieve
stress
for
both
children
and
parents.
Check-in
with
your
kids
about
their
plans
and
help
them
develop
a
written
schedule
not
only
for
the
day,
but
for
the
week.
Help
them
prioritize
and
learn
to
create
goals,
tasks,
and
deadlines,
just
like
adults
do
when
they
go
to
work.
6.
Show
empathy
Allow
yourself,
your
children,
and
their
teachers
some
latitude
and
grace
during
these
unprecedented
times.
Understand
you
are
not
going
to
have
all
the
answers
and
this
transition
is
not
going
to
be
perfect.
Acknowledge
this
is
not
an
ideal
situation
for
anyone
and
give
yourself
permission
to
be
flexible.
7.
Don't
forget
to
have
fun
It
is
rare
for
parents
and
children
to
have
this
much
time
together,
so
turn
it
into
an
opportunity
for
bonding.
Remember,
your
relationship
with
your
child
is
what's
most
important
right
now.
8.
Ask
for
help
Remember
that
you're
not
alone
in
this
journey.
Don't
hesitate
to
ask
your
child's
teacher
for
tips
and
guidance.
9.
Take
regular
digital
recess
Make
sure
your
children
take
plenty
of
breaks
from
computers
in
order
to
get
time
away
from
screens.
Set
alarms
similar
to
those
students
would
encounter
at
school
and
encourage
them
to
get
up,
get
some
fresh
air,
have
a
snack
and
participate
in
physical
activities
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