2007-03-17 02:49:57 · 9 answers · asked by nory l 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
The time that you do have together make it special. Show them that you do care and want to give them attention. I also am a working mother.
2007-03-17 02:54:19 · answer #1 · answered by dakota_gal_1968 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How much are you working? Is there anyway that you can cut back? If not, are you consumed with catching up on housework and laundry when you are home? You will have to look at your schedule and see where you can open up time. I don't know how old your children are but maybe you could devote the first hour you are home to them. Plan more stuff for your days off that is child centered. Give them age appropriate chores that will help everyone with the housework or hire help if you can afford it. It's rough being a working mother but it doesn't have to be a disaster. You just have to be organized. All the best.
2007-03-17 09:58:12 · answer #2 · answered by Sharon M 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are working out of necessity (and not for the sake of luxuries you could live without) then you have to make the best of your situation.
You will have to make it a case of Quality not Quantity.
Be as attentive and affectionate as you can whenever you are home. Children need to feel loved and cherished.
Is there any way you could cut your hours back a bit?
I always said that I would rather live meagerly and without luxuries than give up the time with my children!
If you show them your love and time now, you will reap the rewards when they grow up!
2007-03-17 09:56:40 · answer #3 · answered by Peta G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most homes need both people working just to make ends meet. You can still give your children quality time. When you are home with them, communicate with them and talk to them about what's going on at school, etc. You can still be a great Mom and work. Just give them the quality time they need when you are at home.Plan special things to do with them on your days off. Don't feel bad about being a working Mom. You are doing what you need to do to provide for your children.
2007-03-17 09:56:57 · answer #4 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When you are with them, give them all attention. You might have to explain them over and over why you are not around that much. I had to do that for years because my children didn't understand why I had to go to work even if I explained. Dont try to make it up to them with toys or money, its not a good idea. When you are at home spent time with them playing games, playstation, reading, help them with homework,cooking,++ hug them, kiss them (that is what they need). They just want to know if mommy loves them and they also want to make sure that mommy is not leaving them like dad left(depending on how he left). My kids always asked me that question. When parents leave, Children do not see it as "oh, dad left mommy" but they see it as " Dad don't loves us and he got tired of us". So just make sure they know that you love them even though you have to go to work. Tell them that you go to work for them.
2007-03-17 10:02:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nory , if you have to work then there is not to much you can do.Working is doing for your children,you are working to help put food on the table.It makes us feel quilty sometimes but if you are doing all you can do then, you are doing your best.if you feel bad then sit with your children and explain to them how you are feeling,and im sure you tell them you love them...Children understand when you talk to them.your sutuation may not be perfect,but you are doing your best and they know that,one day they will show you that they appreciate what you are doing for them now.You are caring for your children when you work,bring home money,when you cook for them,and when you are with them...So don't worry or fret,things change all the time,just learn to roll with the flow ,and take one day t a time. God bless!
2007-03-17 10:02:31 · answer #6 · answered by slickcut 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are married, you and your husband need to work out a budget and you need to quit work.If you are a single mom, move back in with your parents so the kids will have family.They didnt ask to be brought into this world, so do the best for them.
2007-03-17 09:56:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you stay home with them, you will find it even more traumatic since you wont be able to care for them. Don't you have an older relative who could spend more time with them while you are out working?
2007-03-17 09:56:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anthony F 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
make sure your babysitter gives the the attention they need when you are not there.on your days off spend quality time with them.
2007-03-17 09:59:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋