With the rise in technologies, the line between home and work has become increasingly blurred for working moms.
This is not only in the case of those who are working from home, but for every working mum. It's become common asking your kids for a silent breakfast and finding yourself answering the emails at the breakfast table.
Feeling like you give your kids the attention they deserve and most important, they need, is a challenging enough for any parent with active lives, let alone for busy working moms. Here are some thoughts to help you ensure that you, as a working mom, can decrease the guilt as well as spend extra quality time with your children.
Quality and not Quantity
This is one of the most important things every working woman should keep in mind. Remember that the time of non-working moms is not essentially made up of the bliss of indulgent parenting. Even if you cannot spend the same amount of time with your kids as stay-at-home moms do, spend a little but quality time. When working mums spend less time with their kids, the time becomes more focused and more valued.
Make mealtimes count
Once your meal is ready, switch off your phone and leave the mess in the kitchen as it is. Sit down at the table with your kids during their meal times, even if you aren't eating with them. Talk with them and let them talk about what has happened during the day or within that week. In such a way, introduce conversational themes and habits to them. Just being there to listen them is all that every child crave and this will provide them self-confidence and belief that their views matter.
Plan for fun
Having fun with kids is one of the great ways to spend time with them. Take off your coat, take a deep breath, and go and have fun with the kids. No matter, whether it's a sedate board game or game of chase, you'll be amazed to see how quickly the stresses of the day fall away as you regress to childhood.
One on One
If you've more than one child, try to spend time with them individually; doing activities which are special and appropriate to their age and choices. Though, spending time as a whole family is critical at weekends, once in a while, it can be seen as the perfect opportunity to divide and conquer.
With the help of these tips, you are sure to feel like your kids are getting the attention that they need as well as deserve.
