Time Management Skills Is a Must for Stay-at-Home Parents
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Posted by Wei Yin Wong Sep 30, 2009 |
Many people assume stay-at-home mums have lots of time to themselves, my husband included. The truth is, homemakers never have enough time. Because these mums don't toil outside the home, many people assume they have all the time in the world to wash up, cook, watch the kids, mow the grass, drive the kids around and worse, run errands for busy relatives and friends!
I'm fortunate that I don't have that many friends and relatives asking freely for favors here. But I know a few stay-at-home mums who get bombarded by calls from supposed loved ones who always seem not able to run their own households. And these relatives have the audacity to feel upset when their requests for help are politely turned down.
Still, the ability to say no politely is one of the best and most effective time management skills any stay-at-home mum can have. Sure, it never helps to lend a helping hand to others. But when a mum has to care for her children and do scores of household chores at the same time, it's only fair that she be left alone to do her tasks. It never amazes me how inconsiderate some relatives and friends can be, requesting for, nay demanding, help when it's clear such demands should never have been made in the first place.
There are many other ways to manage time efficiently. Planning things ahead always helps. So do cutting down household chores, getting the spouse and older kids to help and keeping things organized at home.
For more time saving tips, read also my following articles:
Time Management Tips for Stay-at-Home Mums
Becoming a Time Efficient Stay-at-Home Mum
Organizing Time Effectively for Full-Time Mums
How to Save Time While Food Shopping
Tips to Reduce Household Chores