The World of Work is Changing and Making Homeschool More Accessible

Fellow parents, have you noticed the seismic shift in the working world lately? Gone are the days when 9-to-5 was the unspoken law of the land. Now, we're surfing a thrilling wave of change – the remote work revolution. This shift isn't just about where we work; it's reshaping our lives, especially our parenting journeys.

Remember those chaotic mornings? Rushing to get ready, dropping the kids at school, then battling traffic to make it to the office on time – it was a relentless race against the clock. But now with remote work, those days are fading into memory. We're reclaiming precious hours once lost to commute and can spend calmly together as a family as we ready into our days.

Don't get me wrong, we all have very full days and many of my meetings start before the sun comes out but there is something to be said about the change in presence with your children when a simple variable like a morning commute is removed.

Here's something many of us have noticed – we're actually more productive when working from home. I came across an article revealing that 75% of remote workers report better work-life balance. Parents who have schedules that both align to professional objectives AND children's routines see less stress. As a result, we are happier and can get more done!. A Stanford study found a 13% increase in productivity among remote workers. .

And for working parents with school-aged children, the opportunity to weave between our professional obligation and supporting our children's learning journey is actually do-able. With interactive online classes, nearby enrichment activities, planned peer homework gatherings and self-paced curriculum, a parent's involvement and direct instruction can be as little as one hour a day.

But let's be honest, it's not all roses but it's worth it. There will be days when everything feels like a juggling act, and the boundaries between work and home life blur. But the beauty of this new working landscape is that it's adaptable. We're learning, adjusting, and finding what works best for our families.