Childcare...Ya gotta have it!

Childcare is a HUGE issue for work at home moms.  Some of us have mistakenly thought we could go it alone, particularly when we have newborns or preteens.  Wrong.  To effectively work from home, it is important to have large blocks of uninterrupted time.  A blip on the baby monitor or a benign request for a snack can be just enough to redirect your train of thought and put you back at ground zero. 

By working a consistently childless schedule, you’ll force yourself to get your work done efficiently during business hours and avoid the costly mistakes persistent interruptions and lack of focus can create. 

My next few installments will talk about the pro’s and con’s of different kinds of child care – day care center, home based child care, in your home based child care with a nanny or with a teen and relying on friends. 

For your benefit and that of your employer, get a sitter.