I went freelance so my wife and I could juggle career with childcare even before the coronavirus — here's how I am rising to the new challenges
I made the switch from an hour-and-a-half commute into London to a brief stroll into the study of my Hertfordshire home in 2016 to make it easier for my wife and I to both work and cope with rising childcare costs and school drop-offs.
The school closings during lockdown have created an extra logistical test, but it is amazing how the stomping and shouting of our 5- and 7-year-old girls can soon emulate the rowdiness of a newsroom. Make a to-do list with reasonable expectations for your working day, but don't worry if it isn't completed as long as the most important tasks are prioritized. Even ticking off simple tasks such as sending a specific email can give you motivation. The online organization tool Trello can help prioritize your workload and inform others of your progress.We have told our daughters they still need to wear their school uniform during homeschooling.
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