stay at home parents your tips on how to stay sane?

Answer 1

The thing that helps me the most is being involved in church activities with other moms of toddlers. I also have two teenagers, and getting involved with 4H with them has been a plus. Also, I joined the MOMYS online group, and they're wonderful!

Answer 2

Well, firstly, make sure you get out plenty!

Whether it be to the park, soft play, etc, if you have a young child, to meeting a friend for coffee if your children are at school.

I also got a work from home job, selling kids books, which involves going to toddler groups etc, so I get to chat to parents, my son gets to play with other children, and i get some pocket money at the same time.

If you do stay in all the time, try not to get stuck in a routine of doing x at a certain time - treating yourself to a hot bath when you would normally be doing the ironing, or watching tv when you would normally be hoovering can be very theraputic!

Answer 3

I'm so thankful I'm not longer a stay at home mom, don't get me wrong I loved spending all that time with my children when they were babies, but sometimes I needed a break! Somethings I did while I was a stay-at-home mom, I went to school.. having adults to interact with while getting a degree was a great relief for me... You could also join an exercise class~Pink

Answer 4

Get togethe rwith other stay at home moms within your community, I did we would gather at a park, coffee house, etc and bring the kids. The kids would play togetehr and we would just talk. It was enjoyable. When Chandlee comes in February, I will return to being a stay at home mom.
-Olivia aka ®andom Mommy

Answer 5

Well i have 4 kids 16,13,10 and 4 so i pretty much do alot of housework especially laundry .. i spend quality time with my 4 yr old ..i take her out walks etc and she gets to ride her bike or bring her scooter .. i meet my friends once or twice a week , i try to do that when Louise is at nursery so i get some peace ! She starts school this year so goodness knows what i will do with myself .

Answer 6

Enjoy your time at home, enjoy watching your children grow up. And remember if you go out to work you will have a job, still have your parenting jobs to do when you get home and you will be a lot more knackered! Enjoy your sciving at home while you can, have fun with their toys and laugh! they will soon fly off to university quicker than you think!!

Answer 7

When my husband gets home, I try to leave. Even if it is for 15 minutes. Go to the grocery store, or go to the park to walk. Taking a breaking, even for a short few minutes, makes the world right again.

Answer 8

Meet up with other mums and dads. Try and allow time to just have fun with your child. Make some plans and don't be too hard on yourself. Last but not least, establish a routine for the child and allow some time for yourself.

Answer 9

When I was young and home with my children, I was very strict with them but gave them lots of love and attention, my house was immaculate, when I did yard work I had my children outside playing and/or helping me. I was so busy, and my children worked/played with me that it was easy. Now, 25 years later, caring for my grandson, it's much more difficult, little patience and I don't have much say so over the discipline, teaching, etc. Easier without interference or with someone who backs you up.

Answer 10

Develop what we call me time..take time out in the week that you can just relax and not worry about the children...