Arlington Mom Of 6 Offers Tips For ‘Controlling The Chaos’ At Home In COVID Times

From CBS Dallas/Fort Worth:

September 15, 2020

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Most DFW students are still learning from home these days. For parents of multiple children, that can mean a lot of juggling. One Arlington mom invited us to see how she controls the chaos.

With six students in four grades at three schools, Dee Jay King has to be organized. “There’s no way I could memorize, ‘okay you’ve got a meeting at this time, you’ve got a meeting at that time,'” said King. She keeps track with detailed schedules that hang next to her students’ work areas. Every hour is accounted for, including the play time. She says it gives her first grade triplets a focus, and it cuts down on the pandemonium.

She also uses the schedules to know when her teenagers are free. “If I need them to help me with something, I know when they’re available.” She suggests utilizing older children, especially if they have experience with classroom apps.

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