15 NO BS TIPS FOR WORKING FROM HOME WITH TODDLERS

If you are used to working from home with a toddler, you probably—no, you definitely—have had your share of interrupted meetings and tasks. If you’re NEW to working from home with toddlers or babies (as many suddenly find themselves these days), you might be feeling (extremely) frustrated. (Um, and googling, “how to get work done with a toddler at home”. lol)

And so I’m here to share my best tips with you for getting work done with little kids at home, and staying sane.

15 TIPS FOR WORKING AT HOME WITH A TODDLER (OR BABY, OR MULTIPLE TODDLERS/BABIES)

1) GET DRESSED FOR WORK

I have joked about working from my couch in my PJs more times than I can count (isn’t that what all bloggers do?)… but the truth of the matter is that I put on real clothes and I even (most days) try to wash my hair. I find that I am way more productive in my jeans than my sweats, and I am so. over. hating the way I look in video calls.

2) SET REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS FOR YOUR WORKDAY

Are you going to do 8 hours of work today? Probably not. (Unless you and your spouse are legit going to trade 8 hours blocks and I think for most families that is not realistic.)  For myself, 5-6 hours of work is a very realistic target. You’ll figure out what your own realistic target is after a week or so of attempting to get into somewhat of a routine.

3) BE STRATEGIC WITH YOUR WORK TIME

To make the most of your workday, accept that you WILL work in increments – and especially during nap-time. Embrace the idea of doing half an hour to one hour of work at a time.

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