It’s summer time. The kids are out of school. Everyone is packing their bags and preparing to go on a road trip. There is no denying that summer is one of the most exciting times of the year, but for a working mom, it is one of the most stressful seasons.
Of course, every mom wants their kids to enjoy their vacation and create great summer memories. But now that the kids are at home 7 days a week, working moms feel a sudden flurry of panic. Who’s gonna look after the kids while I’m at work? How do I keep the kids entertained throughout the summer?
Kids want to play and have fun. Many of them are looking forward to spending time in the pool, beach or even hang out with their friends at the park. With deadlines to meet, clients to attend to, emails to read and respond to and kids to attend to, tending to your professional duties while keeping your kids entertained can be a daunting task.
Here are some summertime tips for working moms.
Hire a temporary babysitter
Many of you are probably stressing over the thought of who’s going to look after your kids while you’re at work. Hire a baby sitter who can take your kids to the park, pool parties. Find someone who would be willing to do some fun activities with them throughout the week. A fun, energetic college or high school student would be perfect for the job.
Break your parenting rules
Summer is supposed to be a fun time for everyone. Instead of stressing out, why not ease up on the parental dogma? Let the kids eat leftover pizza or cereal for breakfast. Let the kids to go to bed later than their usual sleeping time. Let them sleep in if you can.
Get family members, friends or neighbors to look after the kids
Some families can’t afford to hire a babysitter throughout the summer. In this case, you may want to seek help from family members, friends or even your neighbors in keeping an eye on your little ones.
Maybe your kids can stay with their grandparents for a week. This will be a great opportunity for them to spend time with one another. Plus, it allows you to relax and recharge even for just a few days.