Today is the beginning of spring break in our state. That means a week of working at home with all four kids. Yikes! I’m not really worried though, after five years of running a home-based business, I’ve learned how to prepare.
Set Aside Time for Fun
I have to arrange my work schedule so the family can do a couple of fun activities together. Bowling, the drive in movies, and other activities give the kids something to look forward to since we’re not going out of town this year. I usually adjust my schedule and work a little earlier in the morning, or later at night (after the kids go to bed) to compensate for spending quality time with the family.
Establish a Schedule
Spring break only lasts one week, so I don’t want the kids to get completely off of their regular schedule. I try to establish regular waking, eating and bedtimes. It makes planning the days much easier plus it’s much easier for them to get back on schedule once vacation time ends.
Let the Kids Help with the Business
My kids love helping out with my business. I’ll give them small (but important!) jobs like shredding documents, organizing files, assembling booklets with the three-hole punch, putting stamps on envelopes and post cards, etc.
This is good practice to prepare for the coming (longer) summer vacation. When you work from home, preparation and planning are the keys to success.
Do you have any tips for parents managing home-based businesses and kids on spring break?
Muslimahs Working at Home was created to provide women with a financial alternative to earning an income outside of the home. Our objective is to share resources and tools needed to operate a successful, home-based business.
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