Comments on: 7 Tips on Balancing Work and Kids

By: Affordable Web Design

Affordable Web Design — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 22:44:27 +0000

wow, great ideas, Lori and I’m proud to say that I do a few of them already. But it is hard and I’m still in my ’summer adjustment’ phase…I’m used to having all of the kids out of the house from 9-2 so I take a bit of time to get a new rhythm but once school’s back for the fall, I really miss them. :)

By: Sandy Naidu

Sandy Naidu — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 23:11:43 +0000

Great ideas Lori…One thing which I have learnt along the way is the art of letting go. Before my kids arrived I was kind of a perfectionist. My house was always clean and tidy. When my first one arrived, I continued to be the same for a couple of years. I was exhausted. And then I learnt to relax a bit. I realized that not everything has to be done on the same day. I am not a perfectionist anymore and I am glad I am not one. I am much happier. If my kids make a mess, its okay. I now have two kids. And am a happy work at home mother.

Regards

By: Sophia

Sophia — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:16:18 +0000

Great tips there Lori! I think this will help a lot of us out there feeling somewhat overwhelmed or lacking organization. It seems so much easier when someone else has it “laid out” for you.

By: Terri-

Terri- — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:26:20 +0000

I do find it hard to carve out time for the kids even when working at home. And I know I’m guilty of this…. We tend to have so much that we are juggling in our mind that we can be on autopilot when we talk with our kids. We may answer their questions, but we didn’t really hear them I plan to try and take more time out for family life. Thanks for the article.

Terri-The AVON Lady :)

By: Gabriel Clarke

Gabriel Clarke — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:45:59 +0000

Realy, realy nice work! I was impressed! My own are

By: Brayden Nooyi

Brayden Nooyi — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 22:57:19 +0000

Thank you!

By: Tonya aka SuperWAHM

Tonya aka SuperWAHM — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:03:06 +0000

Great post! I think that balancing family time with business time is one of THE MOST challenging part of working from home. You’re tips are definitely worth reading!

By: Carol Klaudt

Carol Klaudt — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 02:16:43 +0000

I started laughing when I read this article. My son is now 30 and out and about on his own. The reason that I was laughing was in almost every sentence, I just substituted husband for child. If you try this, I guarantee you also will see what I mean.

By: Kelly Witter

Kelly Witter — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 02:01:16 +0000

Very nice, thank you! I’ve had my share of prepping my children while I have a call, doing the little hand motions when I just need a few more minutes, and praising them after the call.

By: Christine Groth

Christine Groth — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:38:29 +0000

I think for everyone especially Mom’s it’s important to protect your time. There are so many time wasters out there and before you know it the things that truly matter are the ones that suffer. Our children and families come first so be careful about spending time on things that take away what truly matters in your heart.

Christine Groth

By: ted

ted — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:39:01 +0000

One thing that I have found important that you touched on is priorities and maybe giving something up that is less important. Most people have to give something up to fit in the home-based-business. That is just a reality of the lives we live.