Comments on: WAHM – What Do We Think We’re Doing It For? http://www.homebiznotes.com/wahm-%e2%80%93-what-do-we-think-were-doing-it-for/ All about home business. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:47:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Jan - queenofkaos http://www.homebiznotes.com/wahm-%e2%80%93-what-do-we-think-were-doing-it-for/comment-page-1/#comment-1659 Jan - queenofkaos Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:35:45 +0000 http://www.homebiznotes.com/wahm-%e2%80%93-what-do-we-think-were-doing-it-for/#comment-1659 Very thoughtful and interesting comments. I find that one of the best things that I can do, and often only takes moments is to be sure to make eye contact. No yelling over the shoulder etc, just look them in the eye and say what needs to be said. Sometimes it is the mere act of acknowledging their presence that sooths the savage beast :0) Also, especially for older kids who are coming and going, I stop for a minute or two, unless I am on a roll, and listen or make it a point... agai to acknowledge them... say hi, how was... what's going on... etc It usually takes only minutes and over time makes a monumental difference in a child's feeling of worth within the family. I don't have grandkids but I do sometimes feel like the older generation of WAHM's, how about GWAHM :0) Although I like WAHG! Very thoughtful and interesting comments.

I find that one of the best things that I can do, and often only takes moments is to be sure to make eye contact. No yelling over the shoulder etc, just look them in the eye and say what needs to be said.

Sometimes it is the mere act of acknowledging their presence that sooths the savage beast :0)

Also, especially for older kids who are coming and going, I stop for a minute or two, unless I am on a roll, and listen or make it a point… agai to acknowledge them… say hi, how was… what’s going on… etc

It usually takes only minutes and over time makes a monumental difference in a child’s feeling of worth within the family.

I don’t have grandkids but I do sometimes feel like the older generation of WAHM’s, how about GWAHM :0) Although I like WAHG!

]]> By: Work at Home Buzz | Work at Home Productivity Tips http://www.homebiznotes.com/wahm-%e2%80%93-what-do-we-think-were-doing-it-for/comment-page-1/#comment-1661 Work at Home Buzz | Work at Home Productivity Tips Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:55:17 +0000 http://www.homebiznotes.com/wahm-%e2%80%93-what-do-we-think-were-doing-it-for/#comment-1661 [...] Guest article on B5Media - Home Biz Notes - What Do We Think We're Doing It For [...] [...] Guest article on B5Media – Home Biz Notes – What Do We Think We're Doing It For [...]

]]> By: Can Our Mindset Create Opportunities? http://www.homebiznotes.com/wahm-%e2%80%93-what-do-we-think-were-doing-it-for/comment-page-1/#comment-1573 Can Our Mindset Create Opportunities? Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:28:29 +0000 http://www.homebiznotes.com/wahm-%e2%80%93-what-do-we-think-were-doing-it-for/#comment-1573 [...] Working at Home - What Do We Think We're Doing If For [...] [...] Working at Home – What Do We Think We're Doing If For [...]

]]> By: Work From Home Moms Month Celebration Roundup http://www.homebiznotes.com/wahm-%e2%80%93-what-do-we-think-were-doing-it-for/comment-page-1/#comment-1447 Work From Home Moms Month Celebration Roundup Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:37:14 +0000 http://www.homebiznotes.com/wahm-%e2%80%93-what-do-we-think-were-doing-it-for/#comment-1447 [...] WAHM - What Do We Think We’re Doing It For? [...] [...] WAHM – What Do We Think We’re Doing It For? [...]

]]> By: Mary Emma Allen http://www.homebiznotes.com/wahm-%e2%80%93-what-do-we-think-were-doing-it-for/comment-page-1/#comment-1609 Mary Emma Allen Wed, 28 May 2008 23:41:29 +0000 http://www.homebiznotes.com/wahm-%e2%80%93-what-do-we-think-were-doing-it-for/#comment-1609 Thanks, Jan, for guest posting about this topic that all WAHMs have to face. You have a good point, Debbie. Even when we're deeply involved in a project and can't give the children attention at the moment, they're in home surroundings. As Yvonne says, all of us have to face different situations and find the solution that works for us and our family. Even as a grandmother, with two generations living with me, I find I have to juggle at home work and family. Does that make me a WAHG? Fortunately my hubby is a good cook and doesn't mind cooking meals when I'm straight out with deadlines. Thanks, Jan, for guest posting about this topic that all WAHMs have to face. You have a good point, Debbie. Even when we’re deeply involved in a project and can’t give the children attention at the moment, they’re in home surroundings.

As Yvonne says, all of us have to face different situations and find the solution that works for us and our family. Even as a grandmother, with two generations living with me, I find I have to juggle at home work and family. Does that make me a WAHG? Fortunately my hubby is a good cook and doesn’t mind cooking meals when I’m straight out with deadlines.

]]> By: Yvonne Russell http://www.homebiznotes.com/wahm-%e2%80%93-what-do-we-think-were-doing-it-for/comment-page-1/#comment-1638 Yvonne Russell Wed, 28 May 2008 23:21:03 +0000 http://www.homebiznotes.com/wahm-%e2%80%93-what-do-we-think-were-doing-it-for/#comment-1638 Hi Debbie It's all about priorities, isn't it... and compromises. We all eventually find what best works for each of us. Thanks for joining in the conversation, Debbie. And Jan... thanks for a great article to get us thinking. Hi Debbie
It’s all about priorities, isn’t it… and compromises. We all eventually find what best works for each of us.

Thanks for joining in the conversation, Debbie.

And Jan… thanks for a great article to get us thinking.

]]> By: Debbie Yost http://www.homebiznotes.com/wahm-%e2%80%93-what-do-we-think-were-doing-it-for/comment-page-1/#comment-1645 Debbie Yost Wed, 28 May 2008 11:05:36 +0000 http://www.homebiznotes.com/wahm-%e2%80%93-what-do-we-think-were-doing-it-for/#comment-1645 It is a difficult line. I often feel guilty that I cannot go running to the pool or let them do certain activities. But then I remind myself that if I was working out of the home they would be stuck at the school till 5:30 or in daycare (nothing against either of these programs) but at least they are home. I often find if I just take the 15 minutes to give them attention instead of telling them to wait until I finish something that I can get back to work faster and finish it in peace. Of course, I forget more times than not and tell them to wait. It is a difficult line. I often feel guilty that I cannot go running to the pool or let them do certain activities. But then I remind myself that if I was working out of the home they would be stuck at the school till 5:30 or in daycare (nothing against either of these programs) but at least they are home. I often find if I just take the 15 minutes to give them attention instead of telling them to wait until I finish something that I can get back to work faster and finish it in peace. Of course, I forget more times than not and tell them to wait.

]]>