How to develop quarantine routine for you and your family

Routines are a part of life. Some follow theirs religiously, others not so much. But during quarantining at home, it may be harder than when we have to get to work or school at a certain time. Here are our tips on how to set a quarantine routine for your family and yourself.

This timetable is only an example, feel free to change anything to better accommodate your and your family’s needs, and, of course, take into account the rules set by your government at this time.

8-9 am – Wake up

It is good to get up early, even if you do not have to get to work by 9 am. Try to wake up before 8, make your bed, get dressed so that you do not roam around in your pajamas all day, and have breakfast. If you have younger children who require more attention, try to get some work in while they are still asleep.

9-10 am – Exercise

If you have a backyard, go out, get some vitamin D, play some football with the kids, do some yoga, which might be fun for children as well. If you do not have a backyard, still try to go for a brief walk around your block, but avoid crowds and getting too close to people. Try doing some sort of workout in your living room. There are plenty of free online classes or YouTube videos you can check out.

10 am-12 pm – Time to work and study

Older kids obviously have to keep up with their online school work – encourage them to get them done while you do your own workload. Smaller children may be harder to work next to – try to get them to draw, play with their toys while you can still keep an eye on them.

12-1 pm – Lunch

Make some lunch, let your kids help if they want to. Sit down together and enjoy your meal as a family.