Work & Family Balance: Preschooler
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Finding Balance Between Work and Family Life
Asked by A.Z. from San Diego
on February 23, 2010
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As a parent working from home (or wanting to) what is the hardest part of creating work life balance?
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- I work from home full time and actually my entire company is virtual; no office, and everyone works from home all over the country. I think it's great and I have a na...
- School. I go to college online as well and it's like working from home; it's almost impossible. I think when you have to do your work you have to separate yourselves f...
- It's keeping separation! I know that working from home sounds ideal, you are working and with your child(ren), but really I found I was at my most effective when I ke...
4 Year Old Behavior
Asked by T.G. from Chicago
on April 1, 2007
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I am wondering if any of you have experienced some of these characteristics with your 4 year old (I have a boy).
He can't stand tags in his clothing, socks are too ...
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- I have a son that will be 4 on the 8th. He is special needs and goes to HopeWall in Aurora for preschool. The clothes thing, and the bothering other kids, he does no...
- Hi T., I have a five year old girl and she recently went through what I call a "phase" regarding the socks and the long sleeves and other clothes issues and it drove ...
- Hi T., It sounds like he may be struggling with some sensory issues....the new buzz word is sensory integration disorder...both my nephews struggle with this a bit....
Sunday School for a 3 Year Old
Asked by A.W. from Seattle
on April 8, 2010
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Hello -
I am thinking about starting to go to church with my daughter. I have no experience with church and a child. At her age, will she actually be in a Sunday ...
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- At my Church (Beaverton First United Methodist Church) There is a 'pre-school' room for children ages 2.5-5. They can be in the room through the entire service, or sta...
- We keep our 2.5 year old with us and use the mother's room to the side. We also have an infant. At our church, the kids over 2 (I think) mostly go to the Sunday sch...
- I am not going to try and sell you on my church or someone elses...LOL but I will say that for a 3yr. old it may be difficult going into a new facility and being aroun...
I Have a 3 Year old...enough Said :)
Asked by J.L. from Portland
on July 11, 2008
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OK, mainly I'm just venting, but of course would love any ideas, input, etc. from those who have or have had 3 year old boys. My biggest frustration is...why in the wo...
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- Hi, I know you were just thanking the group and already had a lot of ideas, but the potty training...I wanted to let you know what my son did. He didn't want to s...
- Hi Jackie, I got your post late but I can't help responding. Seems you are not alone by all the responses. I was right there with you a few years back.My first born da...
- I feel exactly the same way! We had a behaviorist come for evaluation and her report said he would not listen 90% of the time. He kicked me when I had to change his n...
My 4-Year-old Constantly Wants Me to Play with Her: Advice?
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on April 7, 2009
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Hi,
Just wondering how other moms have responded to their young kids when they want you to play with them. Lately my 4-year-old daughter is constantly asking me to ...
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- How about she "help" you with the chores? While you sweep the kitchen floor, she can be washing the plastic dishes in the sink. Put on some music nice and loud, ...
- Find a neighbor with a 4 year old and have the neighbor's child over to your house to play with...at the beginning, observe to make sure that things are harmonious...
- What's more important? The 4 year old or the housework that can be done at night or during her nap???? She'll be in school in less than a year. Be with her while you c...
How to Balance Busy Life???
Asked by S.B. from Seattle
on April 1, 2010
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HI ladies!
I am a stay at home mom with 2 girls - 5 and 19 months. I am also taking 2 college classes online, as well as beginning a home based business doing onli...
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- Is there a young teen you could hire as a mother's helper? She could come while you are at home to help out. MY daughter is homeschooled and she will go help out my ...
- Yikes! I have two kids, and I can't imagine trying to run a business and take classes on top of running the home! I'm happy when I have time and energy to do some sewi...
- I have a home-based business - the trick is to limit your time on that business, and to get on and off emails as quickly as possible. I find if I don't set a timer, I...
Is Montesorri "Too Much"for My 4 Year-old?
Asked by E.W. from Charleston
on October 21, 2009
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My 4-year-old daughter has been in montessori since last year. She has always loved school and been very excited about it. This year,we've noticed a change,however. ...
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- WOW! That is very harsh on a 4 yr old! as a preschooler you are right she should be focused more on fun than learning. 4 yr olds learn through play and that's how sh...
- In my opinion, a child of any age, but especially a four year old, should never have to miss going outside.Children should have some other form of discipline while ins...
- This has definitely been my experience with 4 yr olds. Obviously, I can't speak to your specific montessori program, but my experience was that playing was much more ...
What Do to with My 4 Year Old While I Am Working at Home?
Asked by V.K. from Sacramento
on June 8, 2011
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I have been doing some work from home for a little while, helping out with my husbands business doing all the paperwork etc. Anyway, my 4 year old daughter is nearly ...
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- Play doh...simple arts and crafts she can do safely. Give her a desk near you so she can be close. Tell her she needs to do her job while mommy does hers...Let her j...
- My son is 4. But he is also very independent and self-reliant. He likes: 1) Moon Sand 2) Play Doh 3) Playing on the iPad 4) educational videos 5) playing wi...
- If it's nice out and you have a yard take your work outside and set her up with a sandbox and a mini pool. That's what I do when I have to study with my three year old...
How Do I Find a Balance
Asked by J.T. from Dallas
on July 8, 2008
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Hello, I have been reading these forums- I am new to them, and I have noticed there are a lot of Mom's who have been through single parenting. I have 2 children, I ha...
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- Hi, I am a single mother of 3 little girls 5, 3, & 1yr old. Contact your local Texas Workforce, they have a childcare assistance program and as long as you are wor...
- JT, I too am a single mother that made the choice to have a kid with a pitiful non-helping dad. He is non-existent. My mother is a saviour most of the time for me.....
- I really have no advice for the next 6-8 weeks, but to start planning for the school year. Check into after-school programs from the YMCA (Partner's Campaign) or the ...
Finding Balance
Asked by J.H. from Los Angeles
on July 20, 2008
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I don't seem to get much help from my husband. I work 2 part time jobs, I am going to school and trying to get some family time in somewhere too. I take care of the ho...
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- My husband once said, Letting my wife sleep in on a Saturday is the equivalent of foreplay these days. He recognized the direct link between how much sleep I got,...
- I have not read the other responses but, I am reading a great book. (I know you may not have time for, but, I have found it wonderful to help me communicate what I nee...
- Hi! You are NOT alone! ( we have 4 kids ages 6-15 ) I truly think this is the way a LOT of wives/mommy's live. I see this in most of my friends as well. I to work, pa...
