How do you balance motherhood and work?

While the perfect work-life balance may feel unattainable, here are some strategies I use to maintain my sanity and my purpose as a full-time working mom….

Set a routine.
Prioritize tasks.
Work efficiently.
Be fully present.
Outsource chores.
Make the most of your commute.
Get sufficient sleep.

How do you balance work and children?

13 Tips for Balancing Work and a New Baby

Set up a family calendar.
Find good child care and have a healthy relationship with your caregiver.
Divide and conquer.
Have a backup babysitter in place.
Make your mornings as easy as possible.
Get the support you need at work.
Get baby to bed.
Simplify dinner.

How do you tell if your baby is bonded to you?

13 Signs Your Baby Loves You

He knows you’re you.
She’ll totally flirt with you.
He smiles, even for a split second.
He’ll latch on to a lovey.
She stares at you, so intently it’s practically rude.
He gives you smooches (sort of)
She holds up her arms so you’ll pick her up.
She’ll pull away from you, and then run back.

Can baby be too attached to mom?

Some don’t see a problem with this, that there is no way a child could be too attached to their own mother. However, this can be a problem as they get older and need to learn a sense of independence. The clearest sign that baby is too attached, is that mom can never put the baby down.

What happens if attachment is disrupted?

It could be the loss of a parent, a child with multiple caregivers, illness, substance abuse, domestic violence, and the list goes on. If the attachment is disrupted, the child may not develop the secure base needed to form and support relationships throughout life.

Why do sons distance themselves from their mothers?

He wants you to respect him and appreciate the man he has become. It’s interesting because most moms want that for their sons, and feel they have done their part in letting go — but it’s hard to let go, especially when there are so many levels to letting him go. This is the part in which you have control.