Comments on: The Daily Balance of Parenting & Housework: Four Useful Reminders

By: michelle

michelle — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:33:15 +0000

i have explained patience to my 4 year old son for as long as i can remember like this.
“patience means you have to wait,
and it’s
o.k!!!”

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By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:08:03 +0000

As a mother of 4 kids age 5 and under, this advice is spot-on! A suggestion to help with the calls of “is my quiet time over?”–I put on a CD with quiet classical music, and the kids know that when the music stops, they can get up. If I have to keep reminding them to be quiet, then I go back a few songs. This ensures that they get the quiet rest they need and I get the time I need to get things done and recharge myself.

By: Steve C

Steve C — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:44:47 +0000

Great advice. Our child is 7 months old and my wife recently quit her job because she wanted to spent time with her. Any tips on how to manage housework, a child and an online business:)?

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By: Dariela

Dariela — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:43:32 +0000

Thanks for the advice! This is very helpful. I have a 2 year old and he already helps a little but we do have to play with him or he will be screaming for attention. I will definetely keep your advice handy for quiet times, non-perfection, etc! Thanks!!

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Great Post « Journey Home — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:18:06 +0000

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By: Liz@VioletPosy

Liz@VioletPosy — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:59:00 +0000

Thanks for posting this, I am the worst person for moaning about housework and saying that no one helps out….and then shouting at them when they do, because it’s not how I’d do it.

So now I’m letting my daughter help out and she’s really pleased to do the laundry and folding, but she does it in her own ‘fashion way’! And I’ve learnt to let go of being perfect.

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Monday Link Love « — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:49:03 +0000

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