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Working at home is a very rewarding job because you are always with your family. You are the master of your time and it saves you a lot of money, too. No gas, no traffic and no bosses to hide from. (I just wish my former bosses won’t read this, lol!) But anyway, these are some of the things I am enjoying now. However, one of the distractions that you will encounter is if you have little children to take care of. This requires a lot of patience, strategies and a good time management.

If you will notice the photo on top, this is a classic example of our daily morning bonding at home. Being a professional blogger for a month, here are some of what I learned and hope can help others too.


Inform them

Since most parents are employed, your children may find it hard to understand if you are not, especially if you used to be one. But it is still best if you will explain it to them. Although little children are naughty and active, they will follow you if they realize that you are doing this for them. Children are intelligent. If they feel they are disturbing you with their noise, rest assured that the elder one will remind the younger ones, especially if you are on the phone. This early, they are also learning how to being considerate.

Have a separate workplace

Provide enough space for your work where your children cannot disturb you. If you cannot afford to have an enclosed room, you can just place a divider to separate you from their play place. However, be sure that you can check them from time to time or better yet, you can see them from your chair just in case you get concentrated at your work. In addition, you must be aware when they are too silent. Something might be going wrong or they might be doing something secretly. Children make miracles when they’re quiet, you know.

Organize your task

Have a designated time for your work. After breakfast and they are already ready to play, you can now prepare for your work. Do your simple task when they are awake so you can easily get away when your children need you. Afternoon napping time for children is the time for your task that needs full concentration. I would also advise you to arrange your things in proper order and put labels if possible. This is not only time saving, but also a nice view. I usually make my posts at late night, when everybody is asleep.

Teach them basic activities

Teach your children how to use the remote control, faucet and other basic activities that they can do by themselves. This can also save you a lot of time. For their safety, bring down all their needs where they can easily be reached. Check if there are sharp objects, toxic chemicals, and matches near them, and keep them away. They should know not to do and what to do in case of emergency. Explain to them the consequences, if they will not follow. In this way, you are also teaching them to be independent and responsible.

Ask for help

If unavoidable, ask a family member to look after your little children. You can request an older child from your neighbors to play with them. If you think it worth to have a nanny, then get one. You can also ask a very close and trusted friend who can watch over them. Asking for help should also be planned. Have an early agreement with them to make sure that they can be there on time. But of course, you should not rely on them too much. You are still the parent who has the full responsibility over your children.

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