Work From Home Dilemma: Here’s How To Keep Your Child Busy

 

2020 was all about being cooped up at home to steer clear of the nasty virus. Not to mention, it also took remote working a notch higher. 

Well, working from home was the only way people could keep up with their regular professional routine. 

But there were some of the challenges remote workers had to face that hindered their productivity. 

Apart from the technological challenges, keeping the kids busy while working from home made it to the top of the list. 

 

Kids and work seldom go hand in hand. 

 

Kids are naturally wired to be curious. They would continuously want to be around you to know about what you are doing. Little do they know that they are actually disturbing during your working hours. 

But imagine a scenario where your kids are engrossed in playing with their toys and leaving you to do your job without any disruptions. Sounds magical. Right?

Well, with these tips mentioned below, you can also keep your kids entertained and busy while you are busy working from home. Follow along to know more about it. 

 

• Bring in arts and crafts

 

Kids love to experiment and make new things using their imagination. And you can use that to your advantage whenever you want to be left alone with work. 

For this, all you need to do is bring in the arts and crafts and let loose your child’s creativity. You will be surprised to see what they have for you at the end of the day.

For instance, if your child is fond of painting, you can also consider introducing your child to different painting opportunities. You can also add a variety of objects your little one can use during their painting project. These objects include leaves and cotton swabs. 

And if you are planning to go for finger painting, make sure your little one knows not to touch anything other than the paper to avoid the mess thereafter. 

 

• Surround them with toys

Kids just love toys and can spend hours playing with them. Not to mention, it is one of the best ways to nurture their physical and mental development. 

This means that all you need to do is stock up on a handful of toys to keep your child busy and entertained during your working hours. 

You can also look for baby activity toys that can come in handy for you during an important meeting or project. 

And if you want to keep your child busy and entertained all day long, you can also bring in some open-ended toys such as legos and blocks. 

Ask your little munchkin to use their imagination in the most creative way possible. 

 

• Nothing beats a good movie

Many parents have found Netflix as one of the best babysitters for their kids. And you can count on it too. 

All you need to do is set up a movie marathon for all your kids and play their favorite movies back-to-back. 

You can also bring in some snacks for your little ones to munch during the movie, and they’ll love you for it. 

So, create a movie playlist and keep your kids busy and entertained for hours. 

 

To sum it all up

Kids can be notorious at times and that can be a bit of a problem during your working hours. So, use the tips mentioned above and enjoy working without getting distracted.