Re-entering the work force after taking time off to take care of young children is no easy feat.
We often hear that the trick to pulling off this juggling act is balance.
If the twaindomeet perfectly in the middle, its a wondrous moment, and its not designed to last.
Secure reliable childcare
Duh,you may be thinking,obviously.
Of course, youll need to get your preschooler a nanny or daycare.
But what about after-school care?
Lets see how it goes, and get help as needed.
If you learn only one thing here, learn this: Do not see how it goes.
Find out if their hours are flexible and secure a back-up person to call in case of emergency.
Establish boundaries about when they can come into your office, or no interruptions while youre on a call.
We can try.)
Give them a chance to ask questions and express anxieties about the transition.
They may not have anything substantive to say, yet.
Check in periodically during the first few weeks to give them a chance to air their feelings.
An evening routine/bedtime checklistwith dinner, bath, TV, reading, and morning prep.
How will these responsibilities be divided going forward?
Can the two of you handle the load, or will you gotta hire someone for certain tasks?
Sign up for agroceryormeal delivery service.
Set up autopay for all recurring charges like credit card bills, and go paperless with your insurance provider.
Let them choose how theyd like to spend your special time together.
Grocery shop, meal plan, make babysitter time changes, put the kids clean clothes in their rooms?
What needs to be done every school night?
(Check homework, make lunch/snack for the next day, pack sports clothes in backpack?
Figure out and post your (and your kids!)
weekly and nightly responsibilities to make the morningsand the whole weekgo smoothly.
Schedule self-care
We throw this word around so much it feels cliche.
