JC10X

Senior Sales Manager

WFH with Kids! HELP!

Working in our space is already tough, but working from home and parenting at the same time has definitely been a new challenge!

What are your best tips towards a harmonious WFH environment, with kids?!

Sometimes I think I'm going mad, sometimes I really enjoy the company...

Please share your best tips!

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Kinonez

Celebrated Contributor

War Room Enthusiast

If the kids are old enough I would say have a chat with them right before you will get busy, give them your undivided attention, make them feel special and heard, then explain you will not be available for a brief amount of time, and check in as soon as you can.

most kids just want attention and feel loved, if they you care they won’t bother you or seek attention.

JC10X

Politicker

Senior Sales Manager

Not old enough yet, still in the yelling age hehe. Thank you for the tips!

Kinonez

Celebrated Contributor

War Room Enthusiast

Oh, that's a fun age for sure! When they still don't question your authority!

JC10X

Politicker

Senior Sales Manager

Ha, they definitely do. They always want to see how much they can get away with!

Kinonez

Celebrated Contributor

War Room Enthusiast

Hahaha I'm just an uncle what do I know?

eds

Opinionated

Salesy

I have a one year old and WFH it's been a blessing but we've had our fair share of craziness too.

I had to hire a nanny to help during the day with the baby first, and when he takes naps she helps us with some chores.

Without the nanny, it'd be going nuts!

JC10X

Politicker

Senior Sales Manager

I hear you! I dont know who to hire for day time care.. :(

eds

Opinionated

Salesy

See if there's a family member willing to take on the job, a cousin or niece maybe?

NotInterested

Catalyst

Business Development Manager

Have you considered adoption? LOL
Nanny to take them outside to parks? Ship them off to summer camps, friends, grandmas?

JC10X

Politicker

Senior Sales Manager

Nanny granny is in another city, too young for summer camp hehe just under ,2 years old. My wife does take him out to the park and things of the sort but just a couple hours in the am. The most productive hours lol

NotInterested

Catalyst

Business Development Manager

Have you considered sound proofing your walls and adding locks?

FamilyTruckster

Politicker

Exec Director, Major Accounts

similar recent thread below.

https://bravado.co/war-room/posts/new-dad-work-remote-any-advice/comments/108147

What you (or your company) is willing to tolerate may vary.

JC10X

Politicker

Senior Sales Manager

Thanks!

Swarthymovie

Arsonist

SDR

I don't have any kids so sorry if i don't have any tips or you but the meme was amazing hahaha

SADNES5

Politicker

down voters are marketing spies

I felt that picture. Felt it.

SalesRecruiter

Opinionated

Recruiting Director

Summer camps

NoSuperhero

Politicker

BDR LEAD

Set boundaries my friend, having a space exclusive for work is super helpful. Also, asking for a little empathy from the little guys can help. I have an 8 year old and I truly don't have any issues, with the seldom loud tv, I don't have any problems with that if you ask them to understand why you need some silence.

Slobonmyknob

Catalyst

Head of Sales Development Strategy & Enablement

So I have a 5-year-old and she stays home with me all day while I work (just us). This was a choice I made because I didn’t want her in day care at the height of covid and now she starts kindergarten in mid-August so we are just going to stick it out. I limit iPad time to when I KNOW I will be in my important meetings everyday (ends up being ab 2 hours total each day… sometimes more sometimes less). I will say that when I have a meeting heavy day some guilt sets in when she’s bug eyed on the iPad but installing some learning apps and realizing that what I’m doing is keeping a roof over her head makes me feel better. I have positioned my desk in a way where I can see her if she enters the room but whoever I am on with cannot. I’ve taught her that if I hold my hand up in the “stop” position, she has to go play in her room until I’m done- this obviously doesn’t always work. However, I’ve realized that people are sympathetic to this WFH environment… (cont in reply)

Slobonmyknob

Catalyst

Head of Sales Development Strategy & Enablement

Sometimes she pops her head in. It happens, it’s life. When she does, rather than be completely frazzled and embarrassed I say something like “work from home… am I right? She is the cutest COMPANY fan though, I have to say!” Then I redirect her to go to her room and play. Sometimes as parents we get so frazzled that we forget that these little things can help us make authentic relationships- I’ve formed plenty this way. Keep your head up. I know it’s tough! Wishing you the best ❤️

Slobonmyknob

Catalyst

Head of Sales Development Strategy & Enablement

Also, promising your kids that if they keep you uninterrupted throughout the day that you’ll take them somewhere fun after work is a great incentive. They get time with you and you get quiet time (hopefully)!

sellingsellssold

Politicker

SDR

I love that sign and hope that it works! I would recommend a “mommy’s helper”, a young kid looking to make a little cash. That way they have someone to keep them entertained and keep them out of the room. I would also suggest play dates or day camps. They have tons of sports camps for kids that offer half day programs which is better than having them home all day!

BmajoR

Arsonist

Account Executive

Make an aerodynamic paddle, let them fear coming near your work throne.

MaximumRaizer

Politicker

Sales Manager

I have a one year old and WFH it's been a blessing but we've had our fair share of craziness too.

Blackwargreymon

Politicker

MDR

I don't have any kids so sorry if i don't have any tips or you but the meme was amazing hahaha

Clashingsoulsspell

Politicker

ISR

I had to hire a nanny to help during the day with the baby first, and when he takes naps she helps us with some chores.

MR.StretchISR

Politicker

ISR

I have a one year old and WFH it's been a blessing but we've had our fair share of craziness too.

Jesterlord

Politicker

BDR

Taking it into consideration, I have only been able to apply the establishment of a night schedule for the development of activities.

Mr.Floaty

Politicker

BDR

Money can't solve all your problems, but it gives you better problems to solve than if you were poor.

Cyberjarre

Politicker

BDR

Wealth does not make someone more grateful, that's an intrinsic trait.

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