5 Ways Parents Can Motivate Children at Home During the Pandemic—Without Nagging or Tantrums

The extended and often unstructured time families are spending together during the current crisis creates new challenges.

Chores need to be completed, but having some choice about how they are accomplished can help children feel less pressured and coerced, which undermines their motivation. Africa Studio/Shutterstock

Parents have always helped with homework and made sure their children fulfill responsibilities like chores, but the extended and often unstructured time families are spending together during the current crisis creates new challenges.

After a disaster like a hurricane or fire, establishing structure is important to keep consistency and maintain a sense of control for both parents and children. This includes creating a schedule and communicating clear expectations and guidelines on things such as screen time.