3. Create a routine: Try to keep to normal routine as much as possible - to avoid school, home and work time overlapping. This will allow everyone to 'switch off'. Ideas include:

• Taking a walk / do exercise when you'd usually be travelling home

• Pack up your work space at the end of the work day as much as you can

• Change into different clothes for work, study and home time.

4. Foster independence: Teenagers are usually independent during the school day - try to encourage this to continue.

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• Talk to your child about what they'd usually do if they have a problem at school - eg. send a question to their teacher, ask their friends.

• Get your child to make their own lunch.

• Get your child to set up their own working space.

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5. Use your resources:

• If possible, have different adults take turns providing support to young people.

• Can you reach out online to other family members for support - particularly if they have skills or talents in different areas.

• Access online resources and supports such as: https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/learning-from-home/advice-to-parents-and-carers

6. Get creative and flexible: Online learning presents an opportunity for teenagers to learn different skills - ask them what they might be interested in trying and suggest a time you can be available to provide support if needed. They could:

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