Families are as diverse as the individuals within them; therefore, being a good parent and running the household greatly vary in style from family to family. But though this is the case, online working moms should follow a specific set of rules to allow good productivity. Here are some rules that must be set if this is going to work:
1. Discuss the working set up with the whole family. It should be agreed upon by the partner and, in case they are already grown up, the kids. However, if the kids are still toddlers or quite young and still need close attention, decide if you are going to hire a childminder or babysitter, and if you are, establish if the arrangement is going to be on a fulltime or a part-time basis. In most cases, part-time sitters are more practical since mommies don’t tend to work the entire day anyway, or certainly not the hours they would have spent in the office plus commuting time.
2. Organise your work schedule. It will of course depend on your personal circumstances, family commitments, and other duties. But whatever your schedule is, make sure everyone in the family knows it, this will lessen possible distractions and constant interruptions. Setting regular working hours also gives your kids the impression that they have their own space in your schedule, and that they can wait for their allotted time rather than barge into your home office to disturb you any time they want. Stick to your timetable at all times, unless of course urgent events or emergencies need your attention.
3. Decide on whether you will operate a closed door or open door policy. A closed door policy works better if you have someone to look after the kids, such as a childminder. This allows you to get your work done with little or no interruptions, and your minder can comfortably assume responsibility without you having to constantly check on the kids. On the hand, the open door policy is advisable if you don’t have a hired childminder or babysitter at your disposal. With this policy, you can instantly check how the things are going with your kids and the house, and feel secure and at ease when everything is fine. But since this can invite noise and obvious distractions, you can close the door whenever you need an extra bout of concentration, or having a conversation over the phone.
4. Confirm to yourself, your kids, and the childminder about the possible interruptions that you can and cannot respond to. Be as specific as you possibly can and show that you mean what you say. Don’t abandon your home office at the sound of sobbing or crying; instead let your childminder do what you are paying them for. If the kids are grown up, tell them the kind of environment you need to be able to work constructively in, and how they can help you to achieve it. Children just need to be talked to, reasoned with, and constantly reminded.
5. Lay out your expectations to the kids —how they are supposed to behave, the amount of meal preparation and household jobs you will do, the level of noise you can tolerate, among other things you may need to establish to be able to work efficiently. Then once this is all settled, set out a plan of action. If, for instance, your kids are older, you can ask them to tidy their rooms by themselves, or clean their bikes in the garage. Or you can choose to work further away from the living or TV room where the kids will spend most of their time. Moms working online from home and their families, will all need to make certain adjustments for stylish way to become fit through normal daily activities is now
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