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Talk to each other in a kind tone and don’t snap

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ther, do not allow them to make uses about why they want to go out, to find out that they are meeting up their friends.”

Working from home is a big adjustment for everyone in the household, whether you’re a stay-at-home parent with a working partner or having to share makeshift office space.

Remember that you’re not speaking to employees or colleagues in the home, so continue to treat your family with kindness and respect.

Vanessa says: “Talk to each other in a kind and nonsnapping tone.

“If necessary, practise in the mirror. You may think you are talking normally but you might not be. Just because you are a CEO in the office, it does not give you the right to be belligerent and overbearing at home.”

Having your partner at home all the time may sound like a surefire way to get affection and sex on demand.

But Vanessa says it’s important to understand that just because your other half is at home, they are not available at any given moment and have other responsibilities.

“At times of stress, people’s libido can drop dramatically,” she says. “Do not start getting angry because after a full day of working and looking after the children they don’t fancy anything more than a hug.”

To maintain a healthy family relationship – and your own health – it’s essential you follow the Government’s advice on how to stay safe during the pandemic.

Vanessa says: “Treat others, including your partner and children, with respect during this time and don’t expect them to go to places or do things that put them at risk.

“They will resent it and eventually their frustration will turn to anger. Remember, we are all in this together.”

Remember that your kids can entertain themselves