{"id":2034,"date":"2018-05-24T02:57:00","date_gmt":"2018-05-24T02:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryoviva.com.sg\/?p=2034"},"modified":"2023-05-24T20:53:47","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T12:53:47","slug":"how-to-juggle-work-and-your-newborn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ontarget-media.com\/cryoviva_new\/how-to-juggle-work-and-your-newborn\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Juggle Work and Your Newborn"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2034\" class=\"elementor elementor-2034\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-77ecbcc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"77ecbcc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0046b99\" data-id=\"0046b99\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d541bd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d541bd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.13.1 - 09-05-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Juggle Work and Your Newborn<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-706ddb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"706ddb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.13.1 - 09-05-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<article class=\"btPostSingleItemStandard gutter noPhoto post-11914 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-articles\"><div class=\"port\"><div class=\"btPostContentHolder\"><div class=\"btArticleContent \"><div class=\"bt_bb_wrapper\"><section id=\"bt_bb_section646c6efc74e31\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_layout_boxed_1200 bt_bb_vertical_align_top article-section-page bt_bb_top_spacing_ bt_bb_bottom_spacing_\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_port\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_wrapper\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row\" data-structure=\"12\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column col-xl-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12 bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_padding_normal\" data-width=\"12\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_text\"><div class=\"bt_bb_text\"><p>Having to work and care for your family creates many challenges. Fortunately, there are some simple ways to make it a little easier on you and allow you to juggle both your work commitments and your baby\u2019s needs.<\/p><p><strong>Prioritise self-care<\/strong><\/p><p>If you\u2019re unhappy, nobody will be happy. Your stress will be noticed by people around you and your baby will react to how tense you are. Of utmost importance is for you to make quality time for yourself aside from bonding with your newborn. By paying attention to your own needs every once in a while, you\u2019ll be more adept at meeting everyone else\u2019s. A simple self-care practice is to stay connected to yourself. Set aside some time for you to pursue your own interests, outside of work and being a parent. It can be as simple as keeping a journal, reading the newspaper, or watching the sun set.<\/p><p><strong>Compartmentalise and stick to your current priorities<\/strong><\/p><p>When you\u2019re at work, make a commitment to be mentally present doing your job and meeting your responsibilities in the office. Having a clear divide between work and family time can be challenging and seem impossible at first, but once you get the hang of it, you\u2019ll see that you can do it all (albeit with some help). If you\u2019re employed in flexiwork, make it a point to stick to a schedule so that you can get things done faster and switch to your other full-time job of being a parent. You\u2019ll soon realise that the pull of attending to your baby\u2019s needs will make you twice as productive.<\/p><p><strong>Call in reinforcements early and plan for backups<\/strong><\/p><p>Another tip is to foresee last-minute cancellations and implement backups so your own plans (which took you weeks to lock down) don\u2019t have to get canceled. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and siblings can all be roped in. It\u2019s a good way to get extended family to bond with the newborn and establish these relationships early. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask for help once in a while. As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child.<\/p><p><strong>Don\u2019t forget to delegate<\/strong><\/p><p>Let\u2019s face the facts \u2013 you can\u2019t handle everything on your own. Split the chores between you and your spouse according to what each of you prefers doing. For example, if you like to cook, let your husband handle the laundry. Your older kids can also be involved. Teenagers can help to get groceries and do the dishes as well. Don\u2019t underestimate your toddlers and preschoolers \u2013 they are more than capable of tidying up after playtime. Make your job simpler by getting boxes with labels so that they can sort their toys with ease.<\/p><p><strong>Don\u2019t stress over the details<\/strong><\/p><p>Being a career mum isn\u2019t easy. And having so many things on your plate can sometimes be overwhelming. So something\u2019s got to give. Don\u2019t beat yourself up if you come home to a messy house, with the dishes not done and toys are strewn all over the floor. Take a step back, hold your little miracle in your arms and cut yourself some slack.<\/p><p><strong><em>Interested in reading more\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cryoviva.com.sgpregnancy-mother-baby-care-tips\/\"><strong><em>pregnancy and maternity tips<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>?<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p>You will find a collection of articles here on pregnancy diet and nutrition, exercise &amp; fitness during and post pregnancy, emotional wellness and more. 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