Returning to work and looking after your family and a home can be exciting but challenging. It requires careful planning ahead every day.
Here are some tips which might help working parents:
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Where possible, preparing the night before for the events of the next day
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Set out the breakfast dishes before going to bed
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Establishing a routine in the morning for showers/baths
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Try to be as organized as possible
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Encourage children to be as independent as possible when they are able
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Prepare meals in advance if possible to help with dinner during the week
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Involve family members in preparing meals, tidying up and with the chores
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Use mealtimes as family times to sit down together and talk about the events of the day
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Set time aside for your spouse/partner
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Make sure you allow time to have plenty of fun and playtimes with your family
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Try to ensure that your time together with the family in the evenings or at weekends are quality times
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Don't hesitate to ask for help from family and friends
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Discuss options of flexible working arrangements with your employer
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Remember that tomorrow is another day and some things will just have to wait.