- ENCOURAGE ALL KINDS OF LEARNING
Learning doesn’t happen just in school, and it’s also not the only thing that
happens in school. There’s also socializing in the lunchroom, playing at recess,
and going to after-school clubs for special interests. You can’t help much with
socialization, but you can encourage your kids to take an interest in learning
just for fun. Being able to make things happen with code is almost like learning
magic spells, for the right kid.
The same resources that helped you survive no-school summer with younger
kids don’t have to stop just because school starts. There are myriad free online
educational apps and activities to help. Your kids are connected, so take
advantage of that fact to point them at places where learning is fun.
- LEVEL UP YOUR TECH
Making sure your kids have the devices they need for school is the bare
minimum. Once you’ve accomplished that, consider whether you can do a little
more to level up your tech. It’s not just laptops and desktops for the kids to
work on. Can your router handle your work-from-home load along with
everything your kids are doing? Maybe you need a new headset so your
children’s long-distance gaming taunts don’t spill over into your video meetings.