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A full-time job of a mother, in itself, is an all-consuming one, and to make it further challenging for working mother’s is to manage the office as well. No matter what we say, the best of day care help, full-time nannies cannot entirely unburden the mothers from this work-home juggling. Even when, fathers are nowadays willing to help with child-rearing, it is always a fair-share more for the working moms.
So, to strike a balance between being a professional at the office and a doting mother at home, what can women do? Is there a way they can manage a stress-free living, without having the guilt of neglecting either of the two duties? Well, the key is to plan, prepare and set goals. Here are a few Working Mom Goals, which guarantee a flourishing career along with responsible motherhood:
Never Letting In The Guilt
Sure, being a full-time working mom, you won’t be able to spend all of your day’s hours with your baby like many other moms do but there is no reason to feel guilty. You are working for the better future of your child only. Just like the father, you too are working towards accumulating resources for your child’s better tomorrow. Also, you are setting a good example for your children to become independent and self-reliable when they grow up.
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Finding the Perfect Day Care:
This is really important, for you as well as your baby. Once you get a trustworthy nanny/day care and be sure that your kid is in safe hands, you’ll be able to focus on your work better. So analyze your requirements and decide, what option suits you the best. Do you require a full-day nanny who stays at your place, or it would be manageable if you can keep the baby in a day care center during your office hours. Check the schedules of you and your partner to make the final call, and get the goal accomplished at the earliest.
Create Special Family Activities
Figure out the time you can be with your kids. You could make it a ritual to have meals together. Also, reading out to them at bedtime or playing some board game, before they hit to bed at night could be a great way of spending some quality time with them. However, if you have late working hours, probably the weekends could be devoted to the kids. Make sure, you plan out one or the other activity to enjoy some special family moments with them.
Keep a Track of Their Day
You cannot be physically present with them, but can stay connected via technology. You may call them once in a while during the day to know what they are up to. Always be in touch with the babysitter/teacher/day care staff to be informed about your kids’ development. Also, make sure to have your child give the account of everything he did during the day once you are back from home. This way you can judge if the two have accounts (one from day care and other from the child) have any discrepancies, and there is any need to worry.
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Creating Moments for Yourself
Last but definitely not the least, one of the major working goals for the working mom' s should be to create time for themselves. Unless and until you give yourself some ‘me time,’ managing anything at all will be difficult. So, try to take short breaks at times. You may go relax in a spa or have a day out with your girl pals. Take some time out for some exercise or indulge in a hobby. The smartest of moms pamper themselves a little in order to be the best for their children.
