How to Navigate Your Kids’ Online School As a Business Owner

In 2020, students finished the final months of their school year online. The experience was frustrating and highlighted the problems with trying to keep kids focused on school and productivity. Now a new school year has begun, with many students (and parents) navigating online-only education once more.

The new learning environment has already proven troublesome for parents who need to leave their homes for work. It’s also challenging for those who run businesses from home or continue to work remotely for their employers.

Thankfully, you can help your kids achieve online school success while simultaneously staying productive with your own work at home. Here’s how to do it.

1. Discuss the situation.

Many people aren’t accustomed to talking about their family or personal situations at work. However, managers and supervisors can — and should — be understanding of team members and their lives outside of the workplace.

Despite the pressure you may feel, you’re not expected to divulge every detail of your daily life to employees or clients. You may, however, want to share with them that you have children and must accommodate your role as a parent as well as a business owner.