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Tips for Working from Home with a Toddler
Written by: Carrie LangstrothArticle Overview: Working from home requires good reflexes, quick-thinking, and an ability to take hard decisions on the spot along with a certain amount of dexterity, which will keep your toddler out of harm’s way. For work-from-home moms the above qualities are a given.
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Tips for Working from Home with a Toddler
Working from home is a very big advantage that the world of the internet has created. This is more so for stay-at-home moms who need to work but are unable to step out of the house due to family circumstances. But working from home comes with its own pros and cons, do’s and don’ts, advantages and disadvantages etc.
There are many facets to running a home and work tacks itself to that never-ending list. It calls for re-organizing and proper time management and this is more true when you have children or a toddler running around underfoot 24/7. To work from home with a toddler calls for some pretty good reflexes and dexterity in all your work and an in-built ability to think ahead, especially from your toddlers point of view who is no more than 8-12 inches off the ground.
Some useful tips
The most important aspect of child rearing is routine. Yes, boring as it may sound, babies thrive on routine. Get their bath, eat, sleep, park and play routine set and you are set to be a mum who does have time to breathe.
Keep the quietest time of the day for actual work to be done like writing, drafting etc.
If your toddler needs to see and hear you around but is happy doing his/her own thing in a playpen then this time can be well used for checking mails etc, which can be done with 80% concentration while the balance 20% is ensuring baby is safe. Keep your stock of crayons, toys etc ready.
You can attempt fitting in cooking and housework while the child is awake, keep them around you, talking to them, make them feel involved by giving them something to do, some pots and pans to play with can do the trick. Sometimes, the TV can play babysitter for short durations.
Babies are very clever and they know when they are being ignored. You don’t need whiny and cranky toddlers now, do you? If they feel they have your attention then they will not whine. Did you know that most kids end up doing naughty mischievous things because it is attention getting? Give them the required attention and you will generally not have any trouble.
Rope in other members of the household to help with chores and outdoor jobs so the pressure on you reduces. A home calls for team work. It is not a one-woman/man show and everyone should remember that.
Finally, put your foot down and tell everyone to pull their socks up and get cracking if they want to enjoy the added benefits your extra income will bring in.
It is easy to work from home if you put your mind to it and decide that this is what you have to do. Some things will definitely take a backseat but in the long run it’s not so bad. Your toddler needs you but they also need the things your extra money will bring in.
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About the Author: Carrie Langstroth RSS for Carrie's articles - Visit Carrie's website  Carrie Langstroth has a background in finance. She was the Chief Financial Officer for one of the fastest growing property management and development companies in the country. She retired from this career and has started pursuing other business interests. She looked for a business that offered flexibility both in location and time. She positioned herself as a Master Consultant with internet marketing and has excelled in leadership. Learn more about this revolutionary business that can change your life. Click here to visit Carrie's website   Only 3 are Leaders Are You a Leader Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs Part 1 How to Avoid Internet Marketing Mistakes That Cost Dearly Personal Branding Necessary for Internet Marketing Success Small Businesses That Require Limited Capital |
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