Perhaps we can look at the bright side?

Firstly, this is familiar to all the family. Getting setup and working from the computer is becoming quite the commonplace.

Falling back into old habits can be OK if it all worked well for you before. Consider the following thoughts to give your working day a boost.

Consider some thoughts from Gail Smith, The Primary Years, to give your working day through COVID-19 restrictions a boost.

Organise with your child when and how you will do the work. Now that they are experienced at it, invite them to suggest new ways to work. Perhaps they may want to move into a new position in the home for a fresh new perspective.
Plan to do refreshing activities after each day’s event at work. This should involve activities that are fun and life-giving preferably in the open air.
Suggest that your child make their own masks one day. This shows their individuality and creativity to what is a difficult time for all.
Think about refreshment you may offer across the day. I would suggest using some happy, surprising treats to support the new lockdown operations. After all, we all need some moments of being uplifted.
Introduce music across the working day. Invite the child to choose what makes them feel good.
The days can be dull now that it is mid-winter. Consider timing your breaks for when we have some sun. This is good for the soul.
Ensure the child is situated in a light-filled space while working. This can make a big difference to their mood and level of production.
The news regarding COVid 19 has made us all feel frustrated and a little more anxious. Ensure accurate information is still given to your child, age-appropriate of course but tailor the conversations with some positive news about how figures may be improving, etc.
Start bringing in jokes and laughter into the day. A funny joke once a day is good for the spirit.
Finally, we are all learning how to live a little differently and our awareness about health issues are widening each day as we learn about changing patterns with the virus. Use this information to talk to your child about how a virus works. But also keep in mind some positives.
We are developing a method of immunisation. How clever does that make us as a race?
Many health care workers such as doctors and nurses serve in the health industry. They show courage and bravery in working in difficult situations. How strong we can be as people who care a great deal.
How generous are some people to give support to others who are more vulnerable? Such generosity is amazing. It is a gift.
Look at all the positive people who are following the rules. This tells us we do care about the common good.
Find some good news story about how someone showed special care to others. Talk about the great gifts of generosity evidenced in the community. Often, we hear such goodwill stories in the news.
Talk about how this is a very much a challenge for us as a community and it is also an excellent time to talk about the common good. As we live in a very “Me” orientated world this is such an opportunity to raise awareness of the role we all play in our society. The difference we can make if we all pull together.