It's summer vacation season. While kids are
excited to be out of school, for working parents, this time of year can be even
more stressful than during the school season. As kids are home for longer
periods of time, working parents have more things to keep track of, from meals
to activities to safety, which can be stressful and intimidating. Here are a
few ways to make the most of this time.
First, get kids involved in programs
offered by their school or community. It's great for them to know they're in a
safe space so they can focus on their work, and it's great for them to make new
friends and experience different activities. There are many different programs
for different age groups, so take advantage of them.
Second, you can enlist the help of family
and friends. You can share your child's schedule with family and friends and
coordinate with them to help with childcare, or you can share childcare with
neighbors or other parents, which can really help during the school holidays.
Third, it's also a good idea to give kids
opportunities to develop skills that will allow them to do things for
themselves when parents are not around. This may include packing a prepared
lunch, cleaning up after themselves, or doing chore missions around the house.
If they do a good job, you can reward them with a small allowance or other
rewards.
Fourth, we all know that keeping your body
and mind healthy is a key factor in balancing work and parenting. In fact, when
moms are psychologically stable, their children feel loved and cared for, which
strengthens the bond between mothers and children, and positively impacts their
children, even if they don't have much time to spend with children due to busy
work schedule. Do your best to take time to take care of your body and mind by
exercising regularly, eating well, and taking time for yourself every now and
then even when you are busy with everything. Don't wait until you're really
drained, but recharge yourself beforehand.
You may think of many other things that
will work for your situation and environment during school vacation, and
remember that the most important thing is your own physical and mental health.
When you're healthy and happy, you're better able to balance work and parenting
and still keep yourself and your family happy.
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