For all of us who are still working from home during this pandemic, either by choice or because of local quarantines, time has felt like a nebulous concept. What is the difference of one day from another? For those of us with children, the fast-approaching end of summer means a return to school, and for so many millions that will mean remote learning.

But how do you manage your own remote working situation, while also making sure that your child is getting the most out of their remote schooling? It’s a tricky balance to strike, but it can be done, and both of you could be better for it.

What do I need to do to help my child’s remote learning?

Assuming your child has a teacher or school that has everything figured out, hopefully not very much! If your child is anything like mine, you might need to know how to log in to a Zoom meeting, and you may need to jump in if there are any technical issues that your child can’t manage, but then from there it’s more about what you don’t do than what you need to do.