Gearing Up For a Return to the Office? Here's How to Prep the Whole Family

In some workplaces, a day or two in the office is all that's expected when it comes to a return to "normal." If this isn't already the case for your employer, consider asking for a transitional phase where you'd ramp up to a Monday-Friday schedule rather than jumping all in at once. This will make the process feel less overwhelming to you and less daunting for kids who may be anxious about the change in their home lives.