in April 2021 Babies 🇺🇸

Overwhelmed with daughter at home

My daughter is my April 2021 baby so she’ll be 4 next month. After my husband lost his job in November we cut back her days at preschool to save money. Now she goes 3 days instead of 5 and she’s home for the other 2. (He started a new job but it pays a fraction of what he was making before). I work full time (partially from home but also in the field). My MIL watches my son part time and also my daughter on the days she’s home, but I kind of flex the hours depending on when I have to meet with my clients. That being said, I have times when I am trying to work from home with no childcare and my daughter is driving me nuts. 😂 When I don’t have help, I let her and her brother watch a little TV but then the majority of the time is spent playing, doing activity books/coloring. I love that she wants my attention and wants to spend time with me, but does anyone have any other ideas for things I could do to keep her busy? I know this may just be how it is and I need to manage my stress better but I’m a bit overwhelmed with work anyway. For reference, her brother is only 14 months old so I’m trying to keep him safe the whole time too lol. TIA.

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Have you tried a busy book! I bought my daughter one and that keeps her distracted! But you’ve got this🙌🏻 keep your head up high and lots lots of patience and don’t forget to BREATHE

I’m not sure if this helps, but sometimes my son just likes to be in the room with me doing his thing. Whenever I have work to do at home I let him play on my bed next to my computer. It’s not easy by any means and it’s stressful. I’m going to be honest and admit that sometimes I just give him some tablet time while I work. Edited to add: you’re a superstar and be kind to yourself! You’re balancing a lot and I’m sure you’re doing better than you think! You’re not alone in your struggles 💖

I know what you mean, sometimes im tempted to let them play on their ipads all day 😂 but then i remember the responsible mom that i am so we take screen breaks! so basically back to survival mode until i let them run around in the backyard lol.

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