当您因为大流行或任何原因长时间被困在像我们现在这样的家庭封锁中时，事情就会变得复杂。你不仅交流少了，而且你搬出去的也少了。在家工作几天后，我确实意识到，除非您已经这样做了多年，否则任何人都不容易。你被困在一所房子里，它变得无聊。在这篇文章中，我将分享一些很好的数字育儿技巧和(Digital Parenting Tips and Challenges)在家工作时需要克服的挑战。
数字育儿
虽然数字(Digital)世界令人着迷，但我们大多数人都看到它在成长，不像我们的孩子，它只是另一种工具。你可以把它和电视联系起来，我们把它当作日常生活的一部分，因为它就在那里。然而，当谈到互联网(Internet)时，我们看到了它的绽放。
我们如何解读电视，就像我们的孩子了解互联网(Internet)一样。由于智能手机、智能电视(TVs)和电脑，它就在那里，永远在线，随时可用。然后是黑暗的一面。就像(Just)我们的父母如何密切关注我们在电视上观看的内容一样，我们需要为我们的孩子做这件事，但要聪明。
我们将在数字育儿(Digital Parenting-)下讨论以下内容-
- 让孩子们了解互联网
- 数字育儿应用
- 数字教室
- 为数字访问设置内部规则
需要克服的挑战在家(Home)工作(Work)
在家工作(Working from home)并不意味着你可以随意工作。就像您将如何遵循办公室时间表一样，您也需要一个。没有这些，很容易失去时间感，你最终会工作更多，更少与家人在一起的时间。
我们将讨论以下内容：
良好数字育儿技巧
我有一个十一岁的儿子，他每天都在网上看到我。(Internet)这个故事对我们所有人来说都是一样的，不管你信不信，他们都注意到了，而父母却没有看到这一点。所以这里是我个人经验的一些提示，您可以尝试修改。
1] 让孩子们了解互联网
孩子们将互联网(Internet)视为游戏、视频通话、消息、网站，简而言之，它是他们的娱乐系统。虽然我们知道黑暗的一面，但他们不知道，我们必须和他们谈谈。
不，我不是在说教他们，而是教育他们。告诉孩子们，如果他们在浏览互联网时不小心会出现什么问题，在(Internet)互联网(Internet)与学习和与家人共度时光之间找到平衡是多么重要。他们很聪明，我们大多数人都比我们聪明，因为他们以不同的看法看待世界。
所以这个想法是与他们交谈，教育他们，这是你必须以你的孩子能够更好地理解和联系的方式做的事情。更好的是，与他们一起使用计算机，向他们展示他们可以在互联网(Internet)上找到的好东西，然后让他们走这条路。
2]数字育儿应用程序
在孩子达到可以自由决定的年龄之前，您可以使用数字软件来跟踪他们可以访问的内容和不能访问的内容。这一点很重要。虽然不限制他们使用互联网(Internet)，但限制他们可以使用多长时间，可以下载什么，可以访问哪些网站。
您可以使用三种工具——Microsoft Family Safety ( Windows 10 PC)、Apple 的 macOS Parental Control和 Google 的Family Link ( Android )。
微软家庭安全
您可以阅读有关 Windows 10 和 Xbox 的家庭安全的详细指南。以下是一些关键功能
- 安排他们何时可以访问设备
- 他们可以根据年龄下载的应用程序类型
- 每周活动报告
- 阻止网站
- (Request)可通过电子邮件或亲自获得许可请求
Apple 的 macOS 家长控制
虽然我没有亲自使用过它，但这里是可用的功能列表。
- 在Game Center(Game Center)中禁用相机和多人游戏。
- 指定(Specify)可以使用哪些应用程序，包括 iTunes、Apple Books或应用适合年龄的分级。
- 限制对网站的访问
- 工作日、周末和就寝时间的时间(Time)限制。
- 确保儿童数据安全的隐私功能
更多控制选项包括Siri、听写(Dictation)和打印机(Printer)访问。
谷歌的家庭链接（Android）
- 设置(Setup)设备可访问时的时间（每日限制和就寝时间表）
- 位置追踪
- 微观管理应用时间和总使用量
- 网站限制
- (Request)可通过App(App)请求许可
- 控制Google Play、Chrome、YouTube和Google 搜索(Google Search)。
阅读：(Read:) 帮助您在家工作的免费软件。(Free software that will help you work from home.)
3]数字教室
许多学校正在通过视频、 Zoom(Zoom)会议，甚至WhatsApp等即时通讯应用转向在线教育。使用Google Classroom(Google Classroom)之类的应用程序是个好主意，它可以帮助您和您的孩子在一个地方组织所有内容。
该应用程序可在手机、平板电脑和浏览器上使用。我不得不为我的儿子设置这个，因为太混乱了，作业也很分散。谷歌课堂(Google Classroom)帮助我分类主题，上传到谷歌云端硬盘(Google Drive)的文件，所有这些都是链接的。
学生可以提交他们的作业，将其标记为完成，然后您会收到通知。
我相信有很多这样的服务，如果你不喜欢谷歌课堂(Google Classroom)，最好试试其他人，看看有什么适合你的。
4]为数字(Digital)访问设置房屋规则(Set House Rule)
这将是最艰难的部分，因为你需要成为其中的一部分。我谈到了找到平衡，除非你这样做，否则孩子们不会。
设置(Setup)可以访问Internet的时间，以及与家人共度时光的重要时间。延长午餐和晚餐时间是个好主意，玩棋盘游戏更好。与家人一起欣赏电影或谈论旧时光。孩子们可以平等参与。他们可以谈论他们的朋友和想法。这一切都会带来平衡。
需要克服的挑战在家(Home)工作(Work)
1]严格的时间表和时间
你必须遵守严格的程序，相信我，如果你这样做，你就有足够的时间。在家工作节省的最重要时间是通勤时间。这段时间可以和家人一起度过，但也可能导致很多工作。
您不仅需要遵循严格的工作时间表，还需要让家人参与其中。您在家，如果不使用它们，可能会让他们觉得您全天都可用。坐下来(Sit)计划您想工作的时间，以及计划休息的时间。您可能必须根据家庭时间而不是相反来调整您的工作时间表。
定期休息，请大家加入，它会帮助您高效地工作，也可以与家人共度时光。您还需要决定何时需要停止工作。如果你认为你可以再工作十分钟，因为到家人那里只需要一分钟可能是灾难性的。
2]定期评估
每天评估你最后一天的工作。想想你是否需要按计划工作，因为工作是必不可少的，如果你没有做到这一点，WFH将成为在家中的休闲。COVID -19(COVID-19)锁定可能会延长，因此请养成这种习惯并不断发展。
3]打破社会孤立
由于您没有遇到很多人，因此这可能会在精神上造成毁灭性的打击。毕竟，这是生命的本质。尝试进行视频通话，与工作中的朋友和家人交流一些轻松的时刻。它会让你在更长的时间内保持清醒。Zoom、WhatsApp 视频(WhatsApp Video)通话等应用程序(Apps)是免费的，足以打破社交隔离障碍。
关于家庭(Home)数字育儿(Digital Parenting)和WFH挑战的文章很多，但这些提示应该足以让您入门。每次体验和设置都会有所不同；您需要做的只是评估并做出选择，看看什么对您的家庭和工作有效。
Digital Parenting Tips and Challenges to be overcome - Work from Home
When you are stuck in а home lockdown like we are now because of a pandemic or for any rеason for a long duration, things get complicated. Not only are you communicating less, but you are also moving out less. After working from home for a couple of days, I do realize that it’s not easy for anyonе unless you hаd been doing it for years. You are stuck in onе hоuse, and it gets boring. In this post, I am sharing some good Digital Parenting Tips and Challenges to be overcome when you are working from home.
Digital Parenting
While the Digital world is fascinating, but most of us saw it growing, unlike our kids for whom it’s just another tool. You can relate this to TV, which we took as part of our daily life because it was there. However, when it comes to the Internet, we saw it blooming.
How we interpreted TV, the same way, our Kids understand the Internet. It’s there, always-on, always accessible, and thanks to smartphones, smart TVs, and computers. Then comes the dark side. Just like how our parents kept an eye on what we were watching on TV, the same, we need to do it for our kids, but smartly.
We will talk about the following under Digital Parenting-
- Educate Kids about the Internet
- Digital Parenting Apps
- Digital Classroom
- Set House Rule for Digital access
Challenges to be overcome Work from Home
Working from home doesn’t mean you can work at will. Just like how you would have followed a schedule for office, you need one here too. Without these, it is easy to lose a sense of time, and you will end up working more, less time with family.
We will talk about the following:
- Strict Schedule & Time
- Regular Evaluation
- Breaking Social Isolation.
Tips for Good Digital Parenting
I have a son who is eleven years old, and he sees me on the Internet every day. The story is the same for all of us, and believe it or not, they are noticing, and parents are failing to see that. So here my some tips from y personal experience which you can try with your modifications.
1] Educate Kids about the Internet
Kids see the Internet as games, video calls, messages, websites, in short, it’s an entertainment system for them. While we do know the dark side, they don’t, and we must talk to them about it.
No, I am not talking about lecturing them, but educating them. Tell kids how things could go wrong if they are not careful when browsing the Internet, how important it is to find a balance between the Internet and studies and spending time with families. They are smart, and most of us are more intelligent than us because they see the world with a different perception.
So the idea is to talk to them, educate them, and that’s something you will have to do in a way your kid can understand and relate better. Even better, use the computer with them, show them the good things they can find on the Internet, and then let them walk the path.
2] Digital Parenting Apps
Until the kid reaches an age where they can be free to decide, you can use the digital software to keep track of what they can access and what they cannot. It’s important. While do not restrict them to use the Internet, but restrict how long they can use, what they can download, and which websites they can go.
There are three tools you can use—Microsoft Family Safety (Windows 10 PC), Apple’s macOS Parental Control, and Google’s Family Link (Android).
Microsoft Family Safety
You can read out the detailed guide on Family Safety for Windows 10 and Xbox. Here are some key features
- Schedule when they can access the device
- Types of apps they can download based on their age
- Weekly activity report
- Block websites
- Request for permission available over email or in-person
Apple’s macOS Parental Control
While I haven’t used it personally, here is the list of features available.
- Disable Camera and multiplayer games in Game Center.
- Specify which apps can be used, including iTunes, Apple Books, or apply age-appropriate ratings.
- Limit access to websites
- Time limits for weekdays, weekends, and bedtime.
- Privacy features to make sure the Child’s data is safe
More control options include Siri, Dictation, and Printer access.
Google’s Family Link (Android)
- Setup timing when the device is accessible (daily limits and bedtime schedule)
- Location tracking
- Micromanage app timings and total usage
- Website restrictions
- Request for permission available via App
- Control on Google Play, Chrome, YouTube, and Google Search.
Read: Free software that will help you work from home.
3] Digital Classroom
Many schools are turning to online education through videos, Zoom sessions, and even messenger apps like WhatsApp. It would be a good idea to use applications like Google Classroom, which can help you and your kid to organize everything in one place.
The application is available on the phone, tablet, and browser. I had to set up this for my son because there was too much chaos, and assignments were scattered. Google Classroom helped me to categorize into subjects, files uploaded to Google Drive, and it was all linked.
Students can submit their assignment, mark them complete, and you get notified about it.
I am sure there are many services like this, and if you do not like Google Classroom, its best to try others to see what works for you.
4] Set House Rule for Digital access
It’s going to the toughest part because you need to be part of it. I talked about finding the balance, and unless you do, the kids will not.
Setup timings on when it’s ok to access the Internet, and when its important to spend time with the family. Extended lunch and dinner is a good idea, and playing board games is even better. Enjoy a movie with the family or talk about old times. The kids can equally participate. They can talk about their friends and thoughts. All this will bring a balance.
Challenges to be overcome Work from Home
1] Strict Schedule & Time
It’s essential that you follow a strict routine, and trust me, you have ample time if you do it. The most significant time you save working from home is commute time. That time can be used with family, but it can also lead to a lot of work.
Not only you need to follow a strict schedule for work, but you also need to involve the family in it. You being at home, and if they are not used, it might make them feel you are available throughout the day. Sit and plan when you want to work, and when you plan to take a break. You might have to adjust your work schedule based on family timing and not the other way round.
Take regular breaks, ask everyone to join it, and it will help you to work efficiently, and also spend time with family. You also need to decide when you need to stop working. If you think you can work for ten more minutes because all it will take a minute to get to the family can be catastrophic.
2] Regular Evaluation
Every day evaluate your last day work. Think if you need to work on the schedule because work is essential, and if you are failing to do that, WFH will become leisure at home. The COVID-19 lockdown could extend, so make this a habit, and evolve.
3] Breaking the Social Isolation
It can be mentally devastating since you are not meeting a lot of people. It’s essential, after all, that is the essence of life. Try to get on video calls, exchange some light moments with your friends at work, and family. It will keep you sane for a longer duration. Apps like Zoom, WhatsApp Video calls are free and more than enough to break the social isolation barrier.
There can be a lot written about Digital Parenting at Home and WFH challenges, but these tips should be enough to get you started. Every experience and setup is going to be different; all you need is to evaluate and make choices to see what works for your family and work.
