Being a mom is certainly a job in which every mother faces obstacles on a daily basis. And being a working mom presents unique challenges with the stress of balancing home life and work life. How can a parent be successful in both aspects of their lives? Kids In The House parents and experts offer great advice to help working moms be in happy with their jobs, with their families, and with themselves.
Now, how can you find time to relax as a mom? Sometimes just ten or fifteen minutes of relaxation can make a huge difference in how you feel. Staying in your car just a little while before you go inside after work can help you handle any stress that may lie ahead. This stress relief is also import for your kids as well because it will help them to be calm. Barbara Turvett, Executive Editor of Working Mother Magazine, says, “Working moms need to figure out ways to manage their own stress, and help children develop tools to deal with their own.”
Lifestyle expert and working mother Samantha Ettus gives advice to help moms avoid the guilt of not spending enough time with their kids. She explains that bringing your kids on small errands throughout the week can help them feel more connected to you. She says that “involving your kids in those errands makes it so that you have more time throughout the week to do the things you have to do.” Author Jane Buckingham also advises moms not to waste their time feeling guilty about not being a good enough mother or not doing well enough at work. She encourages moms to focus on setting guidelines with your family and work so they know what to expect from you. “Once people know the limits are, they can get accustomed to them, but you’ll be the person to set them,” says Buckingham.
Do you still have questions about being a working mom? Join us for our Google Hangout tomorrow “The Balancing Act: Being a Working Mom” with Kids In The House experts and parents. The Google Hangout will start at 1:30PM PST and you will be able to ask your questions live to Samantha Ettus, Kristin Cruz, and Kelly Aiglon! Click here to RSVP for the Hangout.
