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What are some good house rules for kids?

workingmom — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:48:47 +0000

I nanny for five children (ages 10, 7, 7, 6 and 4) the WAHM is overwhelmed and the house is a little chaotic to say the least. The oldest two (mom’s stepchildren, dad works during the day, 10 and 7) have ADHD and (the house) they have no written rules posted or boundaries (they change and go to the bathroom and take baths with the door open and etc), what are some simple rules for all the kids to follow. Like for ex: Respect yourself, others and your home (their rooms are just…ugh), keep your hands to yourself, no lying, etc
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To Moms who have worked from home?

workingmom — Thu, 26 May 2011 23:33:41 +0000

What jobs did you do?
(Please note, I AM NOT looking for a work-at-home job. I already have one that pays well, so please don’t fill up my answers with scams & offers!)
I am doing research and just want to know some of the jobs that WAHM’s have done.

Thanks!!
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Am I a horrible neighbor by not answering the phone when the neighbor boy calls to play with my son?

workingmom — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 01:31:29 +0000

Okay, here’s the situation. My neighborhood is full of kids and we all take turns watching eachother’s kids. Except for one neighbor– she now is a WAHM and cuts hair in a salon in her garage. Unfortunately, this leaves her 5-year old son unattended and bored for a few hours almost every single day. So of course he wants to come over here, which I don’t mind occasionally, as he and my son are good friends. But lately he has been wanting to play every single day and will show up at our door ready to play without being invited. I feel as if I have taken place of the childcare that he used to be in while she worked at a salon.
He is a nice kid and I hate sending him home when his mom is working; obviously my son cannot go over there while she is working. But I feel like I’m being taken advantage of– how do I deal with this? Lately I haven’t even been answering the phone when he calls to play, hoping that his mom will realize she needs a back-up plan for childcare. Thanks!
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Stay at Home Moms Vs. Working Mom

workingmom — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:38:17 +0000

Sometimes it can seem as though stay at home moms and working moms are battling against each other. The truth is, there are lots of women who stay at home with their children, and there are some moms who work. The other truth is, one of them is not better than the other. As moms, we all love our children, and we all want them to be happy. There are many advantages and disadvantages to both staying at home, and working outside of the home.

Staying at home with your children is great because you are able to be with them all day. You are able to bond more with your children, and instill more of your values and what you feel is important into your children. It also gives you a great feeling to be able to be with your children all the time. However, staying home with your children can also make them more dependent on you than most other children are toward their moms. It can make them fear leaving you, whether you’re leaving them at school, or with the babysitter for a night off. The disadvantages to you are being on call all the time. It can make you feel like you want to tear your hair out! Also, although you have one of the hardest jobs, you’re not actually bringing in an income. Although, today many moms are working over the internet, or with home businesses.

Mothers who work outside the home get their chance to be someone else other than ‘mom.’ They can concentrate on what they are trying to do much better than a mother who works at home. The only ‘kids’ they have in their hair are the ones they work with! Also, being away from your children more will foster a greater sense of independence in them. Disadvantages to working outside the home are obvious. You don’t get as much time to spend with your children, and this can make you feel guilty or neglectful. Also, you have to know that whoever may be your children’s caretakers will have an impact on what your children grow to believe.

Whether we work outside the home, or stay at home with our kids, we are all mothers. We all want the same things for our children. Happiness, opportunities, and we want to give them all we can. Being a mother is hard enough today. We need to stick together as moms, whatever kind of mom we are. Supporting each other in motherhood and in life is what is important. Support each other’s decisions and be proud of the decision that you have made. Let’s end the war!

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