I’m a remote tax accountant gearing up for my busy season and looking for an awesome helper to support my independent but easily distracted 10-year-old son.
Ensure he has a prepared snack or meal before his online classes.
Keep him on track with his full class schedule (this mostly means standing by while he works).
Make sure he gets outside for a walk and fresh air.
My son is a bright, funny, and very online neurodivergent fourth grader who needs a calm presence to help him stay on task. He’s homeschooled but prefers structured virtual classes, which means he sometimes needs reminders to actually stay in class rather than wandering off to chase whatever thought pops into his head.