5 Tips for Working From Home During the Summer
By Kerrie McLoughlin
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It’s hard for kids to understand the concept
that “Mommy or Daddy has to work,” especially in the summertime when fun is
supposed to rule and you are in sight. Of course you can attempt to get everything done early in the morning or late at
night while they sleep, but that doesn’t always work out. I'm often asked how I
work from home while caring for my own 5 children, as well as having extra kids
over during the summer. Here are a few of my own ideas for making summer work
for everyone!
Trade
care. My next door neighbor's kid often knocks on my door to play while his
dad is making work telephone calls from his own home. I'm a proofer/writer, so
I can be interrupted and don’t need total silence, whereas his dad needs
periods of absolute quiet to conduct his business. Believe it or not, tossing
his kid into the mix often helps me out because now my kids have someone new to
play with! If I take his kid a few days a week, he often reciprocates by
watching my kids for a few hours on the weekend. If you have family who enjoy
taking your child for a few hours and have a kid who can detach easily, take
advantage of this!
