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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]6am-8pm with your children everyday, no childcare, how would you do?

This is my current situation and not sure if I am fit for this. We cannot afford childcare at the moment due to my husband's job loss. [/quote]

There are many people who are able to manage this and find it rewarding. It sounds like you may not be one of them and that’s ok.

Until you can begin working again, I suggest you establish and start following a set routine of you don’t already have one. This makes the day less stressful for everyone. Schedule around naps (if applicable) and mealtimes and then block out specific times for outdoor play, art time etc. Try to get outside the house for 2-3hrs every morning before lunch and then out again for at least an hour before dinner. Also, and I know I’ll get backlash for this but it keeps me sane, I allow for 2hrs of screen time a day. One hour of learning games on the kindle for my 5yr old after lunch while the younger kids are napping and one hour of tv before dinner so I can cook and clean in peace. Try to incorporate things you like into your daily activities (ie teach your kids some yoga moves or paint with them). Try to keep the day full but manageable. Obviously, so much of how you schedule your day will depend on the ages of your kids and how many you have but you get the idea.

Secondly, find time for self care whenever you can. Listen to podcasts if that’s your thing, sit down and have a cup of tea if you have a moment when the kids are occupied.

I know this isn’t the ideal situation for everyone but I do hope you find a way to make it work until your circumstances change. It can be miserable before you get the hang of things. Best of luck, OP. [/quote]

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