How to Start Working for Yourself
Kelly over at WaHM Talk Radio answered a few questions from a mom who wants to work from home.
She gave some great suggestions on how to get started, how to plan your work day, and how to create an online business. If you are thinking of getting on the WAHM train in 2008, head over the read Kelly’s advice for a pre-WAHM
Stressed Moms, are you Lashing Out at Your Kids?
“These kids are driving me crazy and no one is helping!” This or something similar has crossed many a mom’s lips. When things get to be too much, often the ones in mom’s direct path take the brunt of the frustration. The way a mom deals with stress can affect her kids.
can be both good and bad. When we respond favorably in stressful situations, we learn to cope with the event and go on. A positive attitude keeps us looking for the bright side of the situation. No matter how long it lasts, it won’t last forever.
Distress is when stressful situations turn bad. Instead of directing our frustration in the direction of the problem or seeking someone to listen, we make our kids the target. Moms don’t set out to do this, but high stress has a way of making us act in a manner that is not the way we normally act. This doesn’t mean that moms don’t love their children.
Kids are visual people. They learn by watching us. If our attitude is negative they will pick up on it.
Kids sense changes in the climate of their home. This includes a change in a mother’s temperament. When mom gets angry, kids know it. If children are used to seeing their mom smiling and laughing, hearing her get angry or shouting can frighten them. They may run and hide.
Whenever mom is like that, kids will turn away. They may learn to shut down themselves if they think that something they say or do will cause mom to get this way. When stress causes a mom to lash out at her kids, they may believe that they are the cause of the anger.
Stress can lead to impatience. Moms can become impatient with their kids. If mom is going to be late for work, she may rush a child to finish their breakfast. Slow eating can lead to mom getting upset or the bowl being left on the table with food still in it. Kids learn to be impatient with others. Moms may notice this when they see their child playing with its siblings. The child will rush others or snatch toys away even if it makes the other children cry.
Moms who are stressed can stress out their children. But if they manage stress in positive ways, they will teach valuable lessons to their children. No matter what situation arises, the way that a mom acts towards her children is important. Children will always scream, holler and cry even when things are going well. Separating the stressful event from the behavior of the children gives them security that mom’s love and care doesn’t change at these times.
Stress affects kids. When mom is stressed and it shows in her behavior towards the kids, they learn to become guarded. is important to maintain a healthy relationship between mother and children.
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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Kids
Kids love any occasion where they get presents and Valentine’s Day is no different. Let them know about the meaning of this particular day through the gifts that you give to them. Here are a few ideas for Valentine’s Day gifts for kids.
Kids give quirky to kids in their class. Let them know that these valentines are not about romantic love but friendships. Valentine’s Day is about celebrating love for one another which includes more than romantic love. Parent-to-child and friend-to-friend relationships are also important to highlight on this day.
Wake them up with a gift basket. Kids like to dig for things. Hide as many treats as you can in the basket for them to find. Include books, coloring books, crayons, stickers and the like in the basket. Toys are also good additions in a Valentine’s Day basket.
Are your kids into sports? They are always in need of new equipment. A basket filled with sports-related gear gets them excited. My son is into . An idea for a skateboarder would be a new set of wheels, shoe laces, elbow pads or a helmet.
Kids usually don’t get to spend nearly enough time with mom and dad. When both parents are busy, precious family time can be lost. More than one child in the house reduces that time even further. Kids like one-on-one time with parents so that they can feel special.
This Valentine’s Day, award them with that special time. For girls, why not make an appointment for a spa day with your daughter(s). Show them how to relax and spend time with mom. Talk about girly things as you get a manicure and a . Ask them how school is going during lunch. Don’t set a timetable. Clear your schedule for the entire day so that nothing will interrupt the bonding time.
For boys, time spent with dad can be like winning the lottery. When planning a special day like this, don’t forget to consider what your son would like to do, even if it is something that you are not particularly interested in. As a parent, you get to be the one trying a new thing this time. Spend the day at the arcade playing , fishing, playing baseball, or whatever else your child wants to do so long as you are doing it together.
Take them to the store for a new outfit. They may want a new pair of pants, shoes, or a dress. At Christmas we give them clothes that they need, but on Valentine’s Day they can get something that they want. No matter how outrageous it seems, let them be in control of their wardrobe for one day.
Let your kids be king or queen of the castle for a day. They get to have their parents do the chores for them on Valentine’s Day. They can stay up later and watch movies if they wish. It’s only for one day, so don’t worry about a loss of sleep.
Kids are thrilled about any occasion that they get to celebrate something. Teach them about showing love on Valentine’s Day through the gifts that you give.
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