Originally published on ParentMap.

A local mom shares her experience and offers some practical advice.

Schools and offices are closed, and working parents all over the state are scrambling — and wondering how they are supposed to get anything done? 

I typically work from home and manage a rambunctious 4-year-old at the same time. As we all get to grips with the new normal, I wanted to share my experience plus some crowd-sourced tips to help you make it through the coming weeks.