School’s Out — Now What? Working at Home with Kids
June 3, 2009 – 11:17 amSummer is finally here and the kids are out of school. While we all love having our kids at home and getting the chance to spend more time with them, this can totally wreck any work-at-home mom’s schedule if you don’t have a plan for the younger kids. Here are a few tips on what to do with your kids this summer.
Change your work schedule. This is a tough one if you’re used to working the day, but if your kids are younger and need constant attention and your schedule is flexible, it’s best to work while they’re napping or after they’ve went to bed for the night. If you’re too pooped at night to even think about working, you can always get up earlier and work for a few hours before the kids get up.
Take a time-out. If your schedule isn’t flexible and your child will play on their own for a while, take breaks to spend some one-on-one time with your child, even if it’s just for ten minutes. As you’re winding down your time with them, start them on a project of their own that will keep them busy.
Arrange for childcare. While most moms want to work at home to be there for their kids, there are going to be times that you just have to stick to your schedule without interruption. It’s time to enlist childcare. Your children do not necessarily need to leave the house, though. A neighborhood teenager who’s looking to make a little extra cash can come to your home to take care of the kids while you work.
How do you handle working at home when the kids are out of school? Leave us a comment and let us know!
Jennifer is the Head Moderator/Admin here at WAHM.com and a Feature Writer at Suite101.com, a general interest online magazine.
4 Responses to “School’s Out — Now What? Working at Home with Kids”
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By Carolee on Jun 9, 2009
Thank you, having a babysitter here for a few hours in my home while I work is a great idea. I can’t believe I didn’t even think of that, lol. My kids love having the babysitters here to play with them.
By Mary Leedy on Jun 27, 2009
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By Mark on Jul 9, 2009
I find that creating a daily schedule that includes both household duties and business activities helps me to stay on track.
By Allison on Aug 1, 2009