To 40 Inches and Beyond!: Katie's Page

To 40 Inches and Beyond!: Katie's Page
SURVIVAL TIPS FOR WORKING MOMS
Please add your tips as well!
In keeping with the theme, I will organize by height!

up to 24 inches:
Be sure to connect with baby before you leave for work...I find breast feeding is a great way to do this, you have that special bonding time that you both need.

Keep a picture of your baby near your computer, in a place where you can see it often!

Ask the care provider a specific question about babies day - I find I get more info about what he did when the question is specific - i.e. "what did he do during tummy time?" or "Tell about feeding him today" or "What made him smile today?"


up to 36 inches:
As baby gets older, that morning connection time is still important - my husband is in charge of dropping the kids off so I like to be the one to dress him...knowing what he is wearing helps me keep a picture of him in my mind.

up to 48 inches:
Ask your child to remember one thing from his day to share with you when you see him...otherwise I find when I ask him what he did that day he says "I don't know?"



With more than 1 kid, I like to have something special that is unique for each one so I can vonnect with each in a different way. With my 5 year old we walk to the mailbox together, my 2 year old and I sing a special song, and my newborn and haven't found our "thing" yet...