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5 Ways To Be A Fun Mom

A couple years ago, my daughter told me I favorite CD. Do that a couple of times
wasn't a "fun mom." Granted, the comment throughout the day. And stay true to your
came when I was busy with something and word - when you hear that "ding," drop
it wasn't possible for me to drop what I what you're doing. Let him know he's the
was doing and play with her. But I'll priority.
admit, the comment still stung. 3. Make lunch time a fun time. Use the
Of course, because I work at home, there hour to involve your child in making
will certainly be times when I have to sandwiches and setting the table. Leave
say no. There is work that needs to be the paperwork in the office and focus on
done and my kids need to learn that the your child. Ask her questions about
world doesn't completely revolve around things she enjoys - like what she's named
them. But, are there times when I am so her latest WebKinz or what happened on
consumed with my work that "no" becomes her favorite television show this
an automatic response to my kids' pleas morning.
to play? Do I need to lighten up? Have I 4. Put him to work! We're not talking
forgotten how to become a fun mom? child labor, here. But, if possible,
As any work-at-home mom knows, balancing involve your child in your work. Of
work and motherhood is not easy! But, at course, the work needs to be
the end of the day, would I rather say I age-appropriate. A three-year old can put
got each of the twelve things done on my paper in the recycling bin. A five year
to-do list? Or that I took some time to old is able to stamp envelopes. A ten
pay attention to the needs of my child? year old can do some filing. You may get
Here are five ways you can get your work more work done this way, or less, but
done and still be considered a "fun mom." involving your child will be priceless.
1. Take a Time Out. When your child is 5. LAUGH! Take a moment to tell your
pleading with you to play with her, take daughter a silly joke. Relive a funny
a moment to consider whether she may be moment from the past. Have a five minute
desperate for time with you. A child can "tickling spree." If hearing your child's
only go so long without some quality time laughter doesn't get you started, nothing
with her mom. Take a half an hour break will. Besides the "fun" factor, laughing
to spend playing a game, drawing a reduces stress and ups the immune system
picture, or taking a walk around the - an added benefit for you both!
block. Working at home and being a fun mom can
2. Set the timer. Tell your child you go hand-in-hand. It's all about balance.
will set the timer for one hour. When the But when you find the scale tipping a
timer goes off, it will be time to play. little too far on the work side, your
You will then set the timer for twenty child may just remind you that it's time
minutes and play whatever it is he wants to step away for a moment or two. And
to play, whether it's matchbox cars, a don't forget to grab that FUN hat on your
board game, or silly dancing to a way out of the office door.




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