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Tips For Working Mothers For Balancing Work And Motherhood
6 min | Updated on 30-03-2023 by HappyPreggie
Like many working parents, you may be taken aback by the wave of emotions that sweeps over you as your maternity leave approaches closer. While you may be eager to return back to working full-time, you may also be sad and guilty about leaving your baby in the care of others, as well as stressed about being needed at work and at home. After all, balancing the demands of work and a family is no simple task.
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But there's good news: many working parents have gone through the same anxieties and frustrations, but also learned how to manage the challenging post-baby return to work. It's difficult, to be sure, but that's where a little forethought and perseverance may assist.
It's critical to keep track of everyone's work schedules, appointments, responsibilities, and other comings and goings in one place in order to manage the chaos of work and family life. You'll know what you need to accomplish that week at a glance, and it's a simple way to keep your caregiver informed about your family's routine, including baby's.
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Make a shared calendar on Google or use a family organizer app on your phone. A normal wall calendar can also be used in the kitchen. If appropriate, the calendar should include who will pick up your child and when, as well as any doctor's appointments, other commitments, daycare closings, responsibilities, and other family events.
When you have a partner, sharing duties may make all the difference. Before your first day back at work, make sure you and your partner are on the same page. Schedules and child care arrangements should be coordinated, and domestic responsibilities should be divided. Don't forget to set a plan for a sick day as well. Figure out who will take care of your infant if he or she becomes sick and/or has to go to the doctor. That way, you'll be prepared if anything happens.
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Make a morning routine for yourself, your baby, and other family members, and stick to it. That way, you'll know exactly what you need to complete before you leave the house for your commute or start working from home. And you won't waste a lot of time bumbling about (but keep in mind that newborns, older children, and life, in general, are unpredictable!
Packing lunches and snacks, preparing bottles, setting out everyone's clothing, having your baby's diaper bag ready, showering, and other tasks should all be done the night before. The more you practice and get as much done ahead of time as possible, the more smoothly your mornings will run.
When you return to work, ask about your employer's or manager's policy on caring for ill children. Is it possible for you to work from home? Do you have the ability to work a flexible schedule? Because leave policies vary by company, inquire about your employer's policy on newborn bonding, paternity leave, personal leave, sick leave, and unpaid leave.
You should know what you need to do for the baby before leaving the house by now. So, whether it's pumping your milk or storing or making baby food, you may develop a list to ensure you don't forget anything. You may undertake part of your housekeeping duties after your baby has gone to sleep at night, so there will be less to do in the morning and you won't have to rush.
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Mothers work two shifts: one at the office and one at home. You must be exhausted after working five days a week and looking forward to the weekend. Plan some fun activities for your kids, make some of their favorite dishes, or do something enjoyable outside. It will be enjoyable for your family, and you will feel rejuvenated as well.
Work and money, no matter what it is, cause stress. However, as a super mom, you should avoid bringing office stress home with you. Also, avoid doing office work at home. Spend time with your children instead. They will be overjoyed.
(Image credits to Canva)
For long periods of time, you are away from your child. Ensure that you embrace and love your child when you get home. If your child is under the age of one year, you should breastfeed him. It will strengthen your relationship, and your child will know you are there for him. Set your phone and laptop aside and focus on your children.
When there's a cute baby to hold, who wants to spend time preparing meals every night? And when that little bundle develops into a toddler, what you make is no longer only for Mommy and Daddy, but also for your child.
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Create a weekly menu plan. Make a grocery list that centers around the meals for the week. Keep things simple and swap out ingredients if you run out of something. Make complicated meals when you have more time, such as on the weekend or while your kid is sleeping or napping. Make enough for at least a few meals, and save anything you won't eat right away in the freezer.
This one might be challenging, especially when you don't feel like you have enough hours in the day. But, as much as you'd prefer to ignore personal care, your health and well-being are essential to keeping things running smoothly at home and at work.
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If you can't envision ever taking time for yourself, start with this: Schedule at least one event for yourself each week when you enter activities into your family calendar — perhaps a weekend yoga class, a haircut during your lunch break, a pedicure, or a supermarket trip sans the baby. You'll get hooked once you get into the habit and experience how restorative and invigorating even a small amount of time to yourself can be.
We know how hard it is to return back to work and leave your baby at home. A working mother not only has to take care of the baby and the family but also has to fulfill the responsibilities at her workplace. If you are a working mum and struggling to balance between your work and family life, we hope our tips would help you to ease your problem.
We have some more suggestions for you to read- These 9 Natural Simple Remedies Are Believed To Help Reduce Stretch Marks and you can also read- Learn Baby Sign Language To Communicate With Your Baby.
(Image credits to Adobe Stock)
But there's good news: many working parents have gone through the same anxieties and frustrations, but also learned how to manage the challenging post-baby return to work. It's difficult, to be sure, but that's where a little forethought and perseverance may assist.
#1 Make a Family Calendar
It's critical to keep track of everyone's work schedules, appointments, responsibilities, and other comings and goings in one place in order to manage the chaos of work and family life. You'll know what you need to accomplish that week at a glance, and it's a simple way to keep your caregiver informed about your family's routine, including baby's.
(Image credits to Canva)
Make a shared calendar on Google or use a family organizer app on your phone. A normal wall calendar can also be used in the kitchen. If appropriate, the calendar should include who will pick up your child and when, as well as any doctor's appointments, other commitments, daycare closings, responsibilities, and other family events.
#2 Divide Responsibility
When you have a partner, sharing duties may make all the difference. Before your first day back at work, make sure you and your partner are on the same page. Schedules and child care arrangements should be coordinated, and domestic responsibilities should be divided. Don't forget to set a plan for a sick day as well. Figure out who will take care of your infant if he or she becomes sick and/or has to go to the doctor. That way, you'll be prepared if anything happens.
(Image credits to Canva)
#3 Make Your Morning Routine As Simple As Possible
Make a morning routine for yourself, your baby, and other family members, and stick to it. That way, you'll know exactly what you need to complete before you leave the house for your commute or start working from home. And you won't waste a lot of time bumbling about (but keep in mind that newborns, older children, and life, in general, are unpredictable!
Packing lunches and snacks, preparing bottles, setting out everyone's clothing, having your baby's diaper bag ready, showering, and other tasks should all be done the night before. The more you practice and get as much done ahead of time as possible, the more smoothly your mornings will run.
#4 Get The Help You Need At Your Workplace
When you return to work, ask about your employer's or manager's policy on caring for ill children. Is it possible for you to work from home? Do you have the ability to work a flexible schedule? Because leave policies vary by company, inquire about your employer's policy on newborn bonding, paternity leave, personal leave, sick leave, and unpaid leave.
#5 Make a To-Do List
You should know what you need to do for the baby before leaving the house by now. So, whether it's pumping your milk or storing or making baby food, you may develop a list to ensure you don't forget anything. You may undertake part of your housekeeping duties after your baby has gone to sleep at night, so there will be less to do in the morning and you won't have to rush.
(Image credits to Canva)
#6 Make Plans For The Weekend
Mothers work two shifts: one at the office and one at home. You must be exhausted after working five days a week and looking forward to the weekend. Plan some fun activities for your kids, make some of their favorite dishes, or do something enjoyable outside. It will be enjoyable for your family, and you will feel rejuvenated as well.
#7 Leave Work Stress At The Office
Work and money, no matter what it is, cause stress. However, as a super mom, you should avoid bringing office stress home with you. Also, avoid doing office work at home. Spend time with your children instead. They will be overjoyed.
(Image credits to Canva)
#8 Spend More Time Together
For long periods of time, you are away from your child. Ensure that you embrace and love your child when you get home. If your child is under the age of one year, you should breastfeed him. It will strengthen your relationship, and your child will know you are there for him. Set your phone and laptop aside and focus on your children.
#9 Make Dinner Simple
When there's a cute baby to hold, who wants to spend time preparing meals every night? And when that little bundle develops into a toddler, what you make is no longer only for Mommy and Daddy, but also for your child.
(Image credits to Canva)
Create a weekly menu plan. Make a grocery list that centers around the meals for the week. Keep things simple and swap out ingredients if you run out of something. Make complicated meals when you have more time, such as on the weekend or while your kid is sleeping or napping. Make enough for at least a few meals, and save anything you won't eat right away in the freezer.
#10 Take Good Care Of Yourself
This one might be challenging, especially when you don't feel like you have enough hours in the day. But, as much as you'd prefer to ignore personal care, your health and well-being are essential to keeping things running smoothly at home and at work.
(Image credits to Canva)
If you can't envision ever taking time for yourself, start with this: Schedule at least one event for yourself each week when you enter activities into your family calendar — perhaps a weekend yoga class, a haircut during your lunch break, a pedicure, or a supermarket trip sans the baby. You'll get hooked once you get into the habit and experience how restorative and invigorating even a small amount of time to yourself can be.
We know how hard it is to return back to work and leave your baby at home. A working mother not only has to take care of the baby and the family but also has to fulfill the responsibilities at her workplace. If you are a working mum and struggling to balance between your work and family life, we hope our tips would help you to ease your problem.
We have some more suggestions for you to read- These 9 Natural Simple Remedies Are Believed To Help Reduce Stretch Marks and you can also read- Learn Baby Sign Language To Communicate With Your Baby.
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