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FREELANCE MOMS & DADS WORKING AT HOME WITH KIDS : 10 Tips for Working at Home With Young Children & How to Become a More Productive and Happy Work From Home Parent

by Angie Hewerdine

Working at home with young children around can definitely be a difficult job to handle. However, if you want to become more productive in your every day work-life, than learning ways to make the most of the hand you were dealt, is a good idea. This article will help you figure out what you can do to help you work at home more efficiently with your children.

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Working at home can be stressful, especially with small children in the house. Where is the balance between work and home when home IS work? Here are some suggestions to help both you and your kids make the most of each day at the home office.

Tip 1 For A More Productive Work at Home Parent Day : Try to get up at least an hour before the children.

This gives you some quiet time to assess your daily priorities, stretch your body and mentally and physically prepare for the day ahead. This is YOUR time. It is of the utmost importance. Meditate at least 10 minutes in the morning. Visualize your day going smoothly.

Tip 2 For A More Productive Work at Home Parent Day : Make sure that your children have your full attention when they first wake up.

Give them hugs and kisses. Make them breakfast. Enjoy some snuggling and laughter. These are precious times that will not always be here. Give your children the gift of being present in the mornings.

Tip 3 For A More Productive Work at Home Parent Day : Develop a routine with your kids.

Do it basically the same every day, but don't put yourself on the clock. Set up a selection of fun things to do that will keep them busy and tell them beforehand that you are going to be working.

Tip 4 For A More Productive Work at Home Parent Day : Hire a Work at Home Helper or Part-Time Nanny

If you can afford it, hire a nanny or a school aged mother's helper to come into your home for just a few hours a day to play with and attend to your children. This gives you total solitude at least for an hour or two, even if only a few times a week.

Tip 5 For A More Productive Work at Home Parent Day : Don't devote a set block of time to your work each day.

Instead, have certain objectives, such as "I will work for 4 hours today." Work during nap time. Sneak a few minutes during lunch or whenever the children are happily playing.

Tip 6 For A More Productive Work at Home Parent Day : Allow for some flexibility, but don't just abandon your work if the kids are not cooperating.

You can be creative. Take them outside for a while. Let them be active with you and they will most likely give you the downtime you need to get some work done later on.

Tip 7 For A More Productive Work at Home Parent Day : Let the kids help with small tasks.

Let them staple, paper clip and help you "sort" or cut. They may not actually be assisting you with your work, but they will enjoy it and it makes them feel important, as if they are helping Mom with her work. Be sure to thank them for their help.

Tip 8 For A More Productive Work at Home Parent Day : Save Things That Can Be Done After Hours for After Hours.

Try to save things that can be done after hours, such as internet work, filing, paperwork, checking emails etc. for when they have gone to bed. You will find that an hour of quiet working time will enable you to catch up on your day.

Tip 9 For A More Productive Work at Home Parent Day : Stay in the Present Moment and Give the Kids What They Want and Need.

Remember the reason we wanted to work at home in the first place? So we can spend more time with our families. Give the hug...get the juice. Do it lovingly and be grateful for the opportunity.

Tip 10 For A More Productive Work at Home Parent Day :Enjoy Working from Home and Spending Each Day With Your Children.

Enjoy the journey! Life is too important to waste being stressed out about your business. Our children, their happiness and comfort are far more important that our business. The little things will take care of themselves when we are in the frame of mind to enjoy what we are creating for ourselves.

Angie Hewerdine Angie Hewerdine is a successful home business owner who has a passion for helping people change their lives and reach their personal and financial goals. Visit her at www.TheTimeForChange.com

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