As a workathome mom, i really need to work on organizing my time and getting some things in order. Since ive started doing these daily and weekly tips ive noticed a huge positive change in my productivity as well as improvement in little js behavior. I hope you read this article and leave thinking that it is possible. Being a working stayathome mom is a doubleedged sword. Tips shared from a real life stay at home mom kindle edition by rusczyk m. How to afford to be a stay at home mom affording motherhood. Today i want to share a sneak peek of my book, you can be a stay at home mom on one income money saving tips, where i talk about making money from home, among other things. Being a stay at home mom is a lot different than i expected it to be. I usually do work and go to school, but with the new move this summer i have not found a job yet. Top 100 stay at home mom blogs sahm blog stay at home. What to do after being a stayathome mom growing pains. As you are trying to manage all your obligations, you somehow never have time to do your hair and put on some makeup. I grew up in the suburban 80s of leftoverstayathome moms, as did my husband.
My husband made it look super easy and relaxing to stay home with our 2 little girls. Shortterm career strategies for longrange success in todays economy, many of americas 5 million stayathome moms may find they need to go back to work. Aside from the tradeoff of not needing to dressup for work everyday, there is the need to once in a while connect with another person about topics other than diapers and feeding. Yes, being a stay at home mom is an extraordinary privilege some moms would quit their day job for if they could, but that doesnt mean its all sunshine, smiles and cuddles. Taking care and taking responsibilities of a newborn is a 247 job that you dont get paid for but every second of it is worth it. Brittany robertson is a mom of three and a fostertoadoption advocate who shares plenty of reallife from her adorable family, along with beauty tips and tricks, affordable fashion advice think discount stores like walmart, and honest insights about motherhood. My post it note todo list helps me to prioritize my tasks while also motivating and. What is just a little more difficult is not just being. I titled the book you can be a stay at home mom on one income, because this was my dream. Being a stayathome mom is a true gift you get to be there for your child basically all the time and do a job in which you are a completely irreplaceable employee. Being a stayathome mom comes with a bundle of benefits and all the oneonone time with your bundle tops the list. Believe me, i understand the desire to complain about being a stayathome mom. New book for the mom who wants to stay at home i have been a stayathome mom for over 12 years now, and seriously i have never regretted the decision to come home. It packs plenty of advice for moms who may be feeling a bit isolated and underappreciated in their new roles.
Being a stayathome mom sahm adds new challenges to the task. Now it is so easy for the close minded folks to perceive us stay at home mothers as bon bon eating, soap opera watching, negligent and lazy moms. One of the most startling moments of my life was when i realized i was going to like being a working mom. Learn how to manage life as a sahm with these triedandtrue tips from your fellow wte moms. This schedule will look different for every family, and every situation, but i feel like there is one key ingredient to a. It was a transition that needed to complete before becoming a stay at home. Well i work but if i was a stay at home i would have more time. Youll connect with fulfilling people, create a role outside of your home zumba superstar, book club regular, and energize yourself.
When you have multiple young children at home, a good stay at home schedule is pretty important, at least if you want to have order and not lose your sanity. One of the most stressful parts of a job search is preparing for job interviews, and this gets even harder when you are a stayathome mom trying to return to the workforce. Apryl duncan is a stayathome mom and internationallypublished writer with years of experience providing advice to others like her. But i have worked for many yrs and cooked for many. Rebecca desfosse is a freelance writer specializing in parenting and family topics. I can curl up with dj and read her a book during the day, but between my daughter and. How to enjoy being a stay at home mom being a stay at home mom was not something i envisioned for myself. I always wanted to be a mom, just not necessarily a stay at home mom. Tips for being a happy stay at home mom habits of highly effective and sane stay at home moms. My education and career were too important for me to just throw away being a stay at home mom.
There arent any other stayathome dads just around the block, says jay massey, who cares for his son and used to run a website for athome dads called slowlane. Ask people what they think about stayathome moms and youll. New book for the mom who wants to stay at home be whole. Moms and dads who werent happy about leaving the workplace behind can feel even more alienated. And theres nothing you can do about it except to learn to roll with it. Well, if not lies, they certainly are only putting their best face forward. When you become a stay at home mom, you get to say goodbye to your commute and hello to more time and money in your life. I call them secrets because they are rarely ever talked about and they can cause some major guilt when it comes to how you value yourself as a mom. Theres also some sound advice on how to deal with criticism from your boss, coworkers, family members and friends with regards to your decision to become a stay at home mom. I know what its like to run a fever of 103, with the intense. Stayathome dads may feel doubly isolated because there are so few of them. If you are thinking of becoming a stay at home mom, here are some tips to know before becoming a stay at home mom that helped me make my transition less stressful. While crafting resumes and landing job interviews may be challenging, projecting confidence in a job interview youve secured may be your biggest hurdle.
Eventually, youre going to have to plan out your day so that you manage to squeeze in babymommy playtime, naps, feedings, any chores and errands youve got to do and maybe some other stuff. Your kids will go insane and your house will be insanely messy. The key to creating a successful stayathome mom schedule. This article explores the ways in which you can enjoy the journey of being a stayathome mom. Time management tips for a stayathome mom duration. Obviously this article is not just for stay at home moms. How to be a stayathome mom without losing your marbles. I would say that it is, if not more, demanding as a 9 to 5 career. The next 3,182 words are all about how stayathome moms can make good money with online businesses, blogs and websites. Laura schlessinger celebrates these essentially important yet overlooked women.
Great tips, i am not a stay at home mom but a wanna be stay at home grandmom. You have to make sure your kids have fun and do their homework, do the chores around the house, clean up after your kids, and a whole slew of other things that need tending to. This someone is creative and powerful and became the amazing woman she is because she was a stay at home mom for 15 years. In in praise of stayathome moms, internationally syndicated radio host dr. So much of being a mother is fun yet so much of it is exhausting. A letter to the unappreciated stay at home mom and wife. What its really like to be a stayathome mom no, stayathome moms do not have a ton of time to kill and arent sitting home depressed or going crazy well, at least not most of the time. I knew that i wanted to be home with our kids, even if it was only for a few years, until they were in school. Becoming a new parent is scary, adventurous, fun, and stressful all at the same time.
Oh, how i was wrong find out how to enjoy being a stay at home mom. This article will show you how to cope with stress, have fun, and enjoy the new life that you. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Maintaining your adult identity outside of being a parent will stimulate your mind, body and give a boost to your selfesteem all of which will make you a better mom and partner. There are many women who feel a deep sense of fulfillment in the role of a stayathomemom, homemaker and. The truth behind being a stay at home mom tips for. The good news is that ive been testing out a few tips for being a productive stay at home mom work at home mom that i think can really help and benefit you. Before i decided to become a stay at home mom, it took us a few years to make this happened. Here at the safest line, we compiled a list of the top 30 sahm blogs. The baby is crying, the toddler needs to potty, the dryer just buzzed, it is time to cook supper, and you have not had an uninterrupted night of sleep inwell, it has been too long to remember. Using the tips that i provide in this book, i was able to stay home for over 10 years, so. Being a stayathomemom is the only job in the world that doesnt come with coffee breaks, lunch breaks, weekends, holidays, or sick days.
As a parent, there is nothing better in the world than a smile on a babys face. It takes intellect, skill, and the ability to be a multitasking guru. Then, as your special touch quiets your baby, you cheer with your toddler about a successful potty experience, you put. Stayathome moms have very demanding tasks, and opposite to common belief, they are always busy. At moments like these, you may wonder if you are really cut out for this job.
We do not sit around playing with our beautiful little humans in a constant state of bliss or drink a fancy starbucks beverage every afternoon. Deciding what to do after being a stay at home mom my kids are in school and im still their mom, but i have time to be someone else for several hours each day. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. You really can learn to be a sahm without losing your marbles. Also, for the men who stay home i applaud you for not giving into gender roles, and for being the husband who makes a relaxing home for the wife. Interview tips for stayathome mothers returning to work. But with a tot always in tow, its hard to make room for that muchneeded mommy time youve no doubt been craving. Tips for being a productive stay at home momwork at home. I was originally in the navy working as a cryptologic technician, but honestly, it was never the life for me. Creating the perfect stayathome mom schedule isnt rocket science, but it does require some planning and forethought. Ok, so i am the stay at home mom and these are my secrets, but i guarantee if you are a mom you have at least one of these secrets too. Amy morin, lcsw, is a psychotherapist, author of the bestselling book things mentally strong people dont do, and a highly soughtafter speaker. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 50 things to know before becoming a stay at home mom. The book takes a detailed and indepth look at how your life will change when you make the transition from working mom to stay at home mom and she offers advice and suggestions on how to best cope.
Moms should have habits to bring balance, perspective, and fulfillment into their every day. Hobbies help take our mind off the day to day routine. Even if you just go outside, get out of your house. Our stayathome mom friends tell us that a looseygoosey daily routine doesnt work forever. Fieldtested strategies for staying smart, sane, and connected while caring for your kids, came out june 1. How to be a happy stay at home mom professors house. I loved having a mom at home and i vowed that i would be a stayathome mom for my kids, as well. I mean, i worked full time for most of my childrens lives luckily theyre still little. How working moms and moms returning to work can succeed in job interviews. Being a stayathome mom is a job and science proves it i know what its like to have a horrible day with parenting. Moms turn to blogs for advice, comic relief and a sense of community amongst themselves.