| Im not a stay at home mom but sometimes I wish I could be, we all seem to want what we dont have. But as a full time working mother, Its not easy, you'll be signing yourself up for it all! Working, cleaning, cooking and taking care of your kids. Whatever makes you happy is the most important but remember the changes that go along with taking on another priority. You may want to think about how your life will change as well as your kids and your husband. Are you willing to take on the challenges of a job and being a mom? Is your husband helpfull with household chores? What about daycare and the expenses and changes in the kids routine? I dont mean to scare you or be negetive but i know what its like. You can look into parttime employment, where you can do something you like for maybe 15 - 20 hours a week. That may be refreshing and rewarding. Regarding your kids, Lots of people bash daycare (of course im not going to because I use it)but if you think of it as a way to also get your kids out of the house, playing with others, art projects, sometimes even field trips help a child grow. Its great for them as well to have thier independent life. You may all benefit from it. I wish you the best of luck in your decision. ↑ |
A happy mum = happy kids. You need a life outside and work is great for giving you something else to concentrate on. As long as you're not out too much then it's okay.
Research has shown that kids actually benefit from mums being at work part-time as the mums are less bored and tired of all the childcare and housework. The kids pick up on this and respond accordingly. I think work can be a good thing. ↑ |
| I agree with Alicia. I'm a wife, a mother of two toddlers and I too work. It's a handful and a challenge at times to handle everything, but work can be your escape from the routine at home. My kids are in preschool which I recommend. They learn so much besides the basic education - they learn independence, respect, friendship, etc. However, it's pretty costly. I think Alicia hit on the head, where part time work might be your answer - part time preschool is less expensive. I hope I helped you and I wish you the best of luck. ↑ |
Volunteering is a great way to meet others and get outside yourself [from kids for a while]. They watch what you do and this is great way for them to model you later in life.
Being there for your kids all through school to go to their activities and not stressed out with a strict work schedule makes kids happy. ↑ |
