What type of work from home do you do? Iāve been looking to find something too
Childcare/nursery is the only way for me. I canāt be present for my son nor my job if I have to juggle both - my employer needs more and my son deserves more so Iāve no money left at the end of the month but nursery for us. Itās a challenge but my job is our lifeline so canāt put that at risk.
Being a single mum of a 10 months old baby girl, i don't know how you would be able to work from home. Mine is so dependable on me. Plus, I donāt let her watch tv. She plays on her own while I cook, for maybe 1h, but you work 8 h. I wouldn't be able to work like this, so I decided to take her to nursery and work part time if my manager will allow me.
Well I work from home with my son at home with me as well until he starts school next month. My son is older so I guess it may be different for us. My son is 4 going on 5 so I usually entertain him with his phone or tv or crayons/coloring book or I have him read a book. I think itās about finding activities for them to do to help stimulate their brain while you work so they arenāt bored š„°
At that age they need to be in the same room with you cuz they will get into EVERYTHING. I made playlists on YouTube for Gracieās corner, cocomelon, mother goose club etc. Teletubbies on Netflix, Yo Gabba Gabba, Pocoyo are all good shows. If your kiddo likes music and youāre a nerd, Pokemon Kids TV on YouTube has nursery rhymes and other baby videos. Be warned they may get loud but you will eventually need someone to watch them while youāre at work because they donāt understand youāre not available to them when youāre clearly sitting right there in their face lol.
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I also wfh and have done since my lo was 11months old. it is possible! Get their favourite toys, utilise their nap times and tv time. Snacks and if you are going to work in a different room, I would get a monitor so you can see them. Do you have a support system? Family or close friends who can help once or twice a week incase you need to attend long meetings etc. You will be fine, hopefully you have a supportive manager.