How to Write with Children in the House

Being a mom who works at home causes me to be creative, but I have to use good time management. Being well organized is the most important of this management. By making the time you set aside for your writing special for your children, it will keep them entertained while you write.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Put together a box of special toys. These toys will only be taken out during the time you need or want to write.
2. Purchase educational tapes that are fun to watch.
3. Tape TV shows such as Reading Rainbow, Bill Nye the Science Guy, or Bindi the Jungle Girl along with others on Discovery Kids station.
4. Take 15 minutes at the end of the day to make the next day’s “To Do” list. This will give direction for the next day as you are drinking your morning coffee.
5. Form a Mother’s working from home with young children Co-op. It will not only give support to each other, but to share babysitting.
6. Put your children into a stroller and take a walk to a park in your neighborhood. Take your notebook and pen on this walk so that when the children play, you can write.
7. Get your children involved in story time at your local library. Take your notebook or laptop and use the time to write.
8. Coffee shops that are kid friendly help to keep the children entertained for a time. This will also give a change of scene for all, and upon returning home, all will be in a better mood for working.
9. Play a game with your children by letting them pretend to work like you.