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Working from home with children
Working at home is becoming more and more common lately. Women are setting
up home offices and keeping their children home with them. This can be such
a benefit for both parent and child, but it also has some disadvantages.
One of the primary disadvantages is the fact that the children that are at home
with are most likely babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Children at each of
these
stages are generally high maintenance. They need a lot of care, not to mention
the love that you want to give them - the latter of which is probably one of
the reasons
that you’re working at home to begin with. The disadvantage in all of this
is the fact that while you are giving your child the care and love that they
deserve, your work is not getting done.
There are ways to give your children the time that they need, and still get
your work done. It takes planning, preparation, and follow through. You need
to plan your days and organize yourself so that you can stay on top of your
workload, household responsibilities, and family.
Babies
With babies, you have to work around them. They need to be fed when they’re
hungry, they need their nappy changed when it’s messy, and they need tons
of love. You’re going to have to take advantage of any nap time that your
baby takes.
Keeping baby entertained
Babies are a lot easier to amuse then say a toddler/preschooler but they still
need a lot of time and love not to mention things to keep them occupied.
Music soothes them, swings entertain them (as long as you monitor them for safety),
toys for them to admire and reach for keep them busy, and you can lay them on
their tummy for a workout while you sit next to them and get some work done.
Toddlers
Toddlers are into everything. They are known for their “search and destroy”
demeanour. If you do try to work while your child this age is loose, you must
set limits and boundaries from the very beginning with them. Have off-limits
areas that are vital to you, such as your computer, your files, etc.
Keeping a toddler entertained
Toddlers tend to copy what their parents do so this will also include your work.
He/she will want your pens, want to play on your computer and write all over
your paperwork. Designate their own pen and paper a long with their own little
desk to work at. Tell him/her that they have to do some drawing for mammy to
put on the wall, fridge etc.. It’s very hard to keep a toddler out of specific
areas, so you really need to take advantage of nap-time and bedtime with children
this age. Snacks and cartoons are a way to keep them busy for short periods
of time. You could also invest in a good video, say their favourite cartoon character.
But try not to get in to the habit of letting him/her watch to much TV.
Preschool children
Preschool children are much easier to work around. They might even be interested
In seeing what you’re working on. They can pull a chair up next to you,
and when they get bored they’ll go look through their books and toys or
watch a video. Children this age will respect your off-limits areas and items.
To keep them involved, you can call their colouring projects their “work”
or you can give them old cheque book registers to “balance”… Any
ideas like this will make them feel very important. Get your creative mind thinking
to let your little ones have fun.
Always remember why you work at home. If we don’t dedicate quality time
with our children, we might as well go back to the office. They would rather
only see you in the evenings than watch you stare at a computer screen all day
and holler when they get in the way. They’re only young for so long, and
before you know it they’ll be in school all day. That’s going to give
you at least six hours of uninterrupted work every day. Enjoy them while they’re
young, and remember that it doesn’t last.
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