Raising Kids The Stay at Home Guide for Parents Everything you need to thrive at home as a family. By Parents Editors Parents Editors The Parents Editors byline means there is an experienced group of editors and journalists behind the scenes of the article. Learn more about the Parents team, our core values, and editorial guidelines. our editorial guidelines Updated on August 18, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Families are spending more time at home together than ever before. The kitchen table has transformed into both the office and the classroom. The backyard hosts the kids' gym classes and adult workouts. Playdates and coffee dates happen in front of a computer—as do medical appointments and mental health care. It's a trying time for everyone, but no one is in it alone. Use this guide to inspire play, plan celebrations, maintain learning and work, and keep your sanity as we all get through this time together. Play at Home Eric Jeon Play is The Perfect Antidote to Anxiety in These Times Kids worry just like adults do, but during the coronavirus pandemic their fears may be escalated. Experts explain how parents can help calm their anxious child through play. READ IT HERE Read More: 8 (Better) Ways to Organize Your Kid's Toys 40 Fun Would-You-Rather Questions for Kids 17 Fun Indoor Games and Activities for Kids 14 Easy Ways to Make Your Backyard More Fun 9 Multiplayer Games That Are Totally Fun to Play Virtually 12 Virtual Activities for Kids That'd Be Fun Even If You Weren't Stuck at Home 50 Ways to Get Through Coronavirus Cabin Fever Craft at Home Primary 11 Easy Craft Ideas for Kids to Make With Stuff You Have at Home Going out to snag art supplies might be out of the question as we social distance, but there are plenty of simple, fun crafts kids can do during quarantine that require materials you already have on hand. READ IT HERE Read More: 5 Easy and Crafty Ways to Bring the Outdoors Indoors 9 Easy Educational Crafts for Toddlers to Do at Home 7 Educational Yet Easy Crafts for 3-Year-Olds That Promote a Love of Learning 14 Fun Fall Crafts for Kids 6 Educational Crafts for 1-Year-Olds You Can Easily Do at Home Find more fun crafts and activities here. Learn at Home Priscilla Gragg 27 Ways to Teach Your Kid's Favorite Subjects at Home Try some tips from educators, actors, athletes, and even an astronaut to truly spark your kid's curiosity—whether they're studying in the classroom, at the kitchen table, or both. READ IT HERE Read More: The Best Learning Apps for Kids How to Find a Tutor During the Pandemic 3 Best Augmented Reality Apps for Education How to Help Kids Who've Regressed at School: 15 Tips for Every Subject Eat at Home Stephanie Rausser 22 Ways to Make Cooking With Kids More Fun Scared they'll get hurt? Scared they'll get flour everywhere? Hate to waste food? Chefs, food bloggers, and nutritionists dish on how they train their kids in the kitchen—and keep it fun for everyone. READ IT HERE Read More: Find more family-friendly recipes here. Celebrate at Home Read More: How to Celebrate Birthdays Without a Big Party How to Plan a Virtual Baby Shower That's Almost as Good as IRL A Parent's Guide to Virtual Playdates During Social Distancing 13 Printable Christmas Coloring Pages to Get Kids in the Holiday Spirit 7 Santa Coloring Pages to Print at Home This Holiday Season 7 Elf on the Shelf Inspired Coloring Pages to Get Kids Excited for Christmas Work at Home George Rudy/Shuttestock How to Master Working From Home—While Under Quarantine With Kids The spread of the coronavirus is forcing working parents into telecommute situations across the country. If you're struggling to stay productive while working from home, these tips from full-time work-from-home moms may help. READ IT HERE Read More: Supernanny Jo Frost Shares Her Top Work-from-Home Advice for Parents During the Pandemic People Share Hilarious Tales of Their Children as 'Coworkers,' Because Now They Basically Are The Real Mom's Guide to Getting S*%t Done When Working From Home: 6 Hilariously Effective Ways to Buy You Time 30 Easy Toddler Activities for Indoor and Outdoor Fun Just a Reminder Anyone Who Needs It: It's Illegal to Fire Someone for Having Kids On Their Zoom Call Exercise at Home Read More: I'm a Mom and a Barre Instructor: Here Are 7 Moves You Can Do at Home 16 Strength-Training Exercises for Kids Virtual Zumbini Classes Are An Adorable (and Stress-Relieving) Social Distancing-Friendly Activity 7 Ways to Exercise at Home With a Toddler or Preschooler Thrive at Home Westend61/Getty Images 7 Online Support Groups for Parents During COVID-19 Pandemic Looking to connect with parents going through the pandemic just like you? These online support groups can be just the place to vent, get or give advice, or simply know you're not in this alone. READ IT HERE Read More: Free Mental Health Resources for Families How to Help Kids Deal with Disappointment The Best Virtual Resources for Moms The Do's and Don'ts of Talking About COVID-19 With Kids Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit