Parenting is tough and at times a thankless duty, especially for working women. It requires a lot of time and effort to bring up a child with love and care. And sadly, the notion that working women do not give enough time to family still looms handsomely. Potentially demotivating, depressing even, this notion has robbed many women of the joy of working and feeling liberated. So, is motherhood really the end of the road of being independent? Many women suffer at the hands of this brutal dilemma. However, it’s not true. Certainly, children need a lot of attention, but when managed, motherhood doesn’t have to come at the cost of your career. If you’ve too burnt under the same heat, then the guide below will liberate you in every possible way.
1. Multitask People often suggest it, but they never tell, how?
- Make business calls while traveling to and fro the office.
- Get into the habit of meal-planning by cooking dishes ahead of time for the entire day.
- Avoid overly long lunch sessions that are mostly gossip hours. Instead, grab a relaxing bite and quickly go back to work so that you can wrap up your day on time.
2. Seek Help There’s nothing better and safer than asking your parents to look after the child while you’re at work. If it’s too much of a task for them, seek a good nursery maid to cater to the needs of the child – changing diapers, singing a lullaby, feeding the child on time, teaching the child how to sit, as well as playing with the child – in your absence. Ensure that the Nanny has a good reputation so that your child stays safe. Whether or not your child is already a toddler, Nanny care is the best help a working mother can get.
3. Remain Guilt-Free Yes, you heard us right. Choosing to work in no way means that you’re abandoning your child or being less of a mother. In fact, it makes you stronger and more organized. You’re able to;
- Financially provide for your child.
- Afford a nursery maid.
Besides, keeping the child under the care of someone else makes them more aware. In other words, your child learns to adjust and socialize from a very young age.
4. Organize Your Life When you have a child, your life is no longer in a lone island. It braids with other essential events like parents meeting at school, family outings, extracurricular events, movie hours, free house hours, and much more. Organizing is, thus, the only way you’ll never skip anything.
- Use calendars to mark all the necessary events that’ll require a day off
- Save your holidays for emergency situations instead of wasting them
- Leave work thoughts at the office and give the child all your time when at home
5. Bond With Your Child Use technology to stay connected with the child. Certain habits like connecting with the child on a video call once every day while at work can make the child feel loved. Such habits will ultimately strengthen your bond with your child and he/she will never feel left out. Having said that, being a working mom is a boon rather than a selfish need. It makes the child responsible since he/she learns the importance of family time. It’s the best parenting that anyone can provide.
