It can be a bit of a juggling act at times, with constant interruptions and deadlines to meet.
There are times when you feel like the rope in a tug of war game. Anyone who doubts the dexterity of a working mother has never had to hold an intelligent, professional business call while changing the soiled nappy of a toddler.
A working mother has to work within the limitations of several schedules. She has the school, the pre-school and her partner's work schedules to cater to, as well as her own business to run. Sometimes when these overlap, someone has to miss out and it is usually the work from home mum's business that suffers.
When the work has been done, the work from home mum has to start on the housework. These days it is unacceptable for anyone in the household to slack off and leave the work for their mother. If there is any chance for the work at home mother the whole household has to do their bit. Every member of the household can do a little to help.
It is a good idea to organise the work into age and ability relevant lots. The littlest people can pick up things from the floor and help put things away, while the adults operate the washing machine and dishwasher. If everyone does their jobs the work at home mother can do hers.
The best thing about getting all the work finished is the fun the family can have together afterwards.
Wendy_Streater
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