Do you need a little bit of extra help around the house, and are not quite sure how to go about it? Home helpers, au-pairs and baby-sitters are all options that are available to you. It can be very beneficial to have someone to help you with the children as well as around the house, especially if you are already struggling with a busy schedule.
Do your kids constantly ask you for money? Are they always hounding you for a little bit of extra cash? Many kids these days have no concept of the value of money, and it is important that you teach them in their younger years. Many schools no longer teach students about money management, and it is vital to introduce them to the idea of monetary value while they are still young enough to understand.
Not every ailment is a trip to the emergency room, but that doesn’t mean that your child doesn’t think that his or her aliment is the worse thing on the face of the Earth.
Set up a “sick” area for your child. Gather up blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and anything else that makes them feel comfortable and create a spot in your home just for them. Make is feel special, so that even though they feel sick, they are comfortable.
Allow them to get rest. Limit TV, radio and other noise so that you sick one can get the rest they need to get better.
Find a good sick treat. Some kids like soup, others like a cool treat. Home made freezer pops made out of Pedialyte or Kool-Aide are a great treat for a child with a fever.
Always give them the attention that they are asking for. Slow down your schedule so that you can spend time with your little one. The child that may not like reading when they are healthy may want you to read a book or cuddle for awhile to make them feel loved.
Your kids, spouse and pets are pulling you to pieces. All you want to do it get away as you realize this is your life. What if you want more? Should you want more? Do you feel bad for wanting more?
Yes, it is okay to want a break. It is okay to have your own identity and life away from your family. No, you shouldn’t feel bad for wanting more with your life!
Looking to get some “me” time? Try the following:
1. Delegate tasks. Yes, you work hard and other people need to help out, they live in the house too
2. During the summer find a day camp that your children can attend so that you can get tasks like getting your hair cut without interruption
3. Form a schedule that includes down time. This is great for those hot summer days. For the hottest part of the day have your children work on their summer work, read a book to themselves or play with each other. You can super vise and do a hobby of your own.
4. Dedicate a few hours on the weekend to yourself. Get up early one morning or ask your spouse to take over for a few hours.
5. Do activities for yourself after the kids bedtime.
6. Keep in touch with current friends and plan activities with them
7. Make a date night with hubby. Trade off baby sitting with other friends with children so everyone gets a night off.
8. Have a night for takeout food or to go out to eat.
Looking for a change?
1. Take a night class one a day a week
2. Pick up online jobs to get back into the work force
3. Play an online game to meeting new people
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