Childcare costs are astronomical these days which leaves the dilemma of whether a mom should join the 9-5 work force and pay for daycare, or whether you should stay at home with your kids. Well hopefully this article will teach you how to have the best of both worlds so you can stay at home and make money with these jobs for stay at home moms.

While looking around the internet I’m sure you will come across many opportunities that sound pretty good, but they are either too expensive or just sound too good to be true and raise awareness on your part. Whatever the case may be I believe I have a couple of suggestions that would be ideal jobs for stay at home moms. These jobs for stay at home moms do require some work however, do not think you will be able to sit at a computer and magically have thousands rolling into your bank account, it’s just not going to happen!

Without further ado here are three legitimate jobs for stay at home moms, and the business models for them.

1. Write an ebook about something you are interested in. This could be anything you could think of from cooking, gardening, sports, fashion, and countless other niches that you could pursue. After writing the ebook endorse it with private label rights and sell it on ebay for about nine dollars. This is a surefire way to make some sales and eventually build a lucrative business.

2. Become an affiliate marketer. This is something that anyone can do if you are willing to take the time and put the energy into it. Ideally you need to own your own website, but you do not have to. These are excellent jobs for stay at home moms and can provide a nice income if done correctly.

3. Become a freelance writer. Now I must admit that I have never personally tried this one so I cannot guarantee results, however I have heard that it works quite well if you are a good writer. People will often want press releases or articles for there websites, yet do not have time to do it themselves, so they hire someone to do it for them.

I believe these are three creative ways to make money online and provide excellent jobs for stay at home moms. Good luck and I wish you the best!
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I received a letter the other day from an exasperated mom of a 20-month old and it struck a chord in me. As a mother of six (4 boys, 2 girls) I’ve been there, done that – and about pulled my hair out during the process.

To be honest, the golden rules of motherhood that I’ve learned are VERY simple.

1) you listen – to what he’s thinking and feeling and then adjust your comments, advice, discipline and tactics accordingly. This is crucial to start now because as they get older, that listening can save their lives, literally

2) you pay attention – to how he acts, what he’s doing, his moods, his friends, his likes, his dislikes, the looks on his face, the words ‘behind the words’ when he’s upset. I swear if more parents actually PAID ATTENTION to their children, we wouldn’t have the teen crises we have today.

Paying attention isn’t just ‘watching’ a child – it’s truly trying to learn all you can about the child and then noticing the little things – the moods, changes in behavior, changes in friends, changes in likes and dislikes, changes in even facial expressions. How can a parent ever know how to handle a crisis with a child whom she doesn’t even really know?

3) set reasonable boundaries and stick to them – if your child has a problem with temper tantrums in the grocery store check-out line, then choose that to work on this week.

Take him to the store every day if you have to, and tell him beforehand what he will get and what he will not. “Mommy needs to go to the store for paper towels, we are not buying candy for you today. If you start begging and crying, you will have a 10 minute timeout when we get home.”

And then stick to it. Even if it takes 2 hours to get him to sit still in time out for 10 straight minutes. Even if it is in middle of Blues Clues. With a child 3 or under, I’d probably do 5 minutes (that’s a looooong time to a toddler!).

But what I did with my kids is every time they said a word, moved their hineys off the chair or screeched, the clock started over. I used a simple kitchen timer and put it where they could see it and count down with it. Oh, and timing doesn’t start until protestations and crying stops. This same principle works on older children.

You simply adjust the method behind the disciplinary action to fit the age of the child. With my teens, it’s a cell phone. They lose it for one week – but if they beg, or even ask for it back, I tack on another day.

4) don’t Sweat the small stuff – nobody should truly want a perfect child. A perfect child who never acts up, never throws a tantrum, never makes a mistake, always sits still, is a child who is stuffing their emotions and trying to live according to what he thinks everyone else wants.

What kind of person does that child become as an adult? One without original ideas, or at least a fear of acting upon and/or sharing any original ideas he may have. He’ll be an adult who cares more about what everyone else thinks than what he wants or believes is good for him.

And, he’ll be a child who never has the strength of self to test boundaries, and boundaries should always be tested – it is how we grow, learn, create and invent in this world. In other words, you’ll be raising a neurotic future adult.

What does my child need to learn?

My advice? Make a list of the most important things your child needs to learn – the most important social boundaries, personal boundaries, etc. And then work on those one at a time. If he throws a fit in public, so what? Remove him from the situation and give him a time out and know he’s normal – which is a very good thing.

5) don’t try and shove a round peg into a square hole – one of the biggest crimes in our schools, in my opinion, is the lack of treating children as independent-thinking, unique individuals. All children are not the same – and thank God for that!

They don’t learn the same, they don’t think they same, they don’t feel the same and they don’t see the people and world around them the same. So why do we think we can teach them the same – whether it’s at home or at school? We can’t.

And this goes back up to number 2 – paying attention. As you grow to know your child more – and believe me, at the toddler stage a child changes daily – you’ll understand how better to teach them the lessons they need to learn.
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In a news Pakistan reported to have lifted a ban on YouTube, as the website has removed cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed. Pakistan further added that an earlier worldwide outage flicker by its actions were not at all intentional.

According to the Telecommunications officials YouTube is running back as normal and has removed “highly profane and sacrilegious footage” that was considered against Islam. Further in a press release, Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) spokesman said, “We have issued instructions to all internet service providers that YouTube should be unblocked as the specific content has been removed by the website,”

YouTube has still not confirmed if it had removed the material, against which the whole controversy was. The controversy in point came when Danish newspaper republished controversial cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed earlier this month. It was only after that incidence, that authorities ordered the blocking of the website at the weekend in order to protest against the site however the move prompted worldwide problems accessible for several hours.

On Monday, YouTube stated that an ISP complying with Pakistan’s ban on the website routed many worldwide users to nowhere for a couple of hours over the weekend. Further a senior PTA official said, “This was not intentional and might have happened when an international company, which is routing Internet traffic to Pakistan, tried to block the specific [web address]“

The effect of ban was not seen equally everywhere as there are reports that some Pakistani users were able to access YouTube through at least one major service provider that relies on a foreign-based router.
YouTube in order to avoid such incidence in future is taking all necessary actions, a further report stated.

As against all this the citizens of Pakistan have been holding different opinion for the whole incidence.

Breastfeeding is a normal process in which you as a mother can feed your child, however many mothers will know that there seems to be a social stigma put on public breastfeeding. Now, it is common that many mothers will breastfeed their child in public and it is every mothers right to be able to breastfeed their child. But why is it that people have put such a social stigma on breastfeeding in public?

Well, to start off with, many people when seeing mothers breastfeed in public see it as a sign of disrespect and almost quite rude. Since breastfeeding in public wasn’t originally allowed in many places around the world it is quite unusual to now see new laws put into place in many different places, for example in the US it is known that most states now have a law which says that any woman with a child has the right to breastfeed them wherever they want to.

Though many people disagree with this law I think it is down to what a mother believes is right for her child. It is her responsibility and since it is recommended that mothers breastfeed their new born babies once every 3 hours for sufficient food intake it is imaginable how frustrating it must be for a mother to face prejudice judgment by the public when trying to feed their child. At the end of the day their is not always time to plan the day ahead and prepare breast milk in a bottle so that you can feed your child.

This social stigma is a result of peoples narrow minded prejudice views, it is not your fault at the end of the day if people carry such prejudice views. You are entitled to look after your child because at the end of the day, it is your child. It is important that you do not let people impose their views onto you when out in public and breastfeeding your child. Many people believe that just because they have a strong view, it should be imposed on everyone else. But it is extremely important not to let it happen, when in public, do not cover yourself up if you feel embarrassed, show that you have a responsibility and that you are going to do what ever you can to ensure that your child is brought up well.

The important thing to do as a mother is not to let this social stigma get to you, people will always disagree no matter how much you tell or explain the situation to them. But at the end of the day, especially amongst women they will change their views completely when they have their own children and they are forced to breastfeed. Many people have prejudice views, it is not your fault that they have these views, and it is your responsibility to look after your child, so instead of worrying about this social stigma, ignore it and put lots of effort into bringing up your child.
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This evening I ran across a couple different blog posts about ways moms can take better care of themselves. Despite the fact that we all “know” we should be doing it, I wonder how many of us really do take time out for ourselves? I don’t mean going away for the weekend with your girlfriends. That would be nice if you can swing it, but in reality, that’s a rare treat.

I’m talking about taking time for yourself each day or throughout the week, and doing something that rejuvenates you. A hot bath with some luxurious bath bomb; an uninterrupted cappuccino with a cheesy fashion magazine; a lunch date with a friend that doesn’t involve high chairs and booster seats; or your favorite craft/hobby. Those kinds of things.

Taking time for yourself as a mother isn’t about being selfish. It’s about refueling and making sure you have the energy and enthusiasm to take care of your family without cutting corners. We all have lofty goals for our selves, our children, and our marriages. But reaching those goals takes personal power. If you spend every waking moment of every day giving, you will become depleted and everyone will suffer–not just you.

Personally, I like to take an hour and go to the book store. Maybe grab a cup of coffee or tea and browse. I might buy something, I might not. If I’m feeling particularly decadent I’ll buy a piece of cheesecake from the cafe and indulge.

So, my question for you today is: What do YOU do as a mom (or dad) to recharge your batteries and make sure you’re in top form for your family?
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Mastitis is a breast infection that sometimes affects nursing moms. Sometimes it starts out as a plugged duct that isn’t resolved, other times mom gets mastitis when other family members catch a cold.

While mastitis doesn’t require weaning nor is it a serious health condition, mastitis can be very uncomfortable and make a mom feel as if she has the flu. Mastitis is also very common around the busy holiday season, since moms are often extremely busy and may not be nursing their baby as frequently.

Here are some tips to help you avoid mastitis and treat it if you notice symptoms.

Nurse often

Nursing your baby frequently and not skipping feedings is very important to keep the breasts from getting overly full. This is sometimes a challenge for moms who are visiting relatives and feel uncomfortable nursing in public, or when baby is getting passed along from person to person and is distracted. Try using a sling or nursing cover if this is the case, or taking baby into another room where s/he can quiet down and focus on feeding.

Drink and eat well

Don’t forget good nutrition and keeping hydrated. Being inside a lot with forced air heating tends to dehydrate you, so be sure to drink enough water. Eating healthy whole foods and minimizing sweets will help you avoid colds and flus, which sometimes turn to mastitis in nursing women.

Get enough rest

Getting enough rest is very important during busy, stressful times. Sitting down to nurse is a great opportunity to get some rest! Nap with your baby if you can.

Mastitis often starts out as a plugged duct, so if you feel a hard, sore or hot spot on your breast, immediately start self care measures to clear it. Getting extra rest is important, as is breastfeeding frequently to drain the breast well. Taking hot showers and massaging the area is also helpful. Starting at the armpit, massage gently down towards the nipple. You may notice thickened milk or even “crystals” coming out of the breast, which means the clog is clearing.

If you develop mastitis, you may feel feverish and achy in addition to the above symptoms. Get to bed immediately with your baby and nurse as much as you can, especially on the affected side. This won’t harm your baby and weaning now is the worst thing you could do, since it will make the infection worse and deprive your baby of the benefits of the antibodies in your milk as well as the comfort of nursing. Try to vary your nursing positions to drain the breast evenly.

If you’re not feeling better after a day or two of rest, massage and frequent nursing, call your health care provider, La Leche League leader or Lactation Consultant for more advice.
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Amazingly, this is the hottest topic in business today. I receive emails everyday asking, “How do I work with Generation Y?” How do you provide leadership and motivation to this new entrant into the workforce? The Millenials, the other moniker for Gen Y, were born between 1977 and 1994 and there are some 70 million in this 14 to 31 age group… roughly 20 percent of the U.S. Population.

Some ideas:

Tear up historical job descriptions. I mean really – people aren’t doing what’s written in them, so there is a gap between reality and the written word. Gen Y wants the reality of the job, not some over stated litany of words that is outdated. Become a facilitator and mentor. Dump your role as an authority. It does not work with Gen Y. Remember their “helicopter” parents hovered and became friends and companions to them. They expect the same of you. Generation Y is tech savvy, nimble and enthusiastic, but they need structure. Spell out what the outcome needs to be and give them flexible direction. Remember that they take criticism personally. The old “sandwich” approach doesn’t work (tell them something good, then the criticism, then end with something good). In today’s environment remember the “Serial position effect” – people remember the beginning and end. If a Generation Y is doing the same work as another person, they expect the same pay. If you don’t give it to them, they will find a company that does. They have little loyalty because the escape route is easy. They can always move back with mom and dad. There is real controversy on this perspective! They bring self importance (not arrogance) to the job. There expectation is this: Give me a challenge and leadership and training to do it. Communicate in short bursts. Think of things as little components. If you haven’t visited Twitter, you need to to understand this point.
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Im starting 10th grade in about 2 and a half weeks and i really dont wanna go back to the high school i went to last year, i lost all my friends, im always alone& have alot of axiety. but, i dont wanna go to a new school either.

How can i convince my mom to let me be homeschooled?
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I have been with pets since I was a toddler. It started with my love for a stray ginger bread with a dab of cream colour scheme dog, whom I had named Tikki. He would visit our home daily to seek any piece of bread that we could spare for him. I must say, he was as punctual as a soldier. At that time we lived in a house too small to be able to make room for a pet.

As I started attending school, our meetings gradually got limited to weekends. Each afternoon the minute I would step back home, the first thing I did was to ask if Tikki was present for his daily bread. Months passed in the same routine,when suddenly Tikki stopped appearing. The second day of his absence, mom and me went looking for him in our neighbourhood, hoping to find him busy playing somewhere, praying in our hearts for him to be fine. We asked a few of our neighbours about my famous friend, when to our horror, we learnt that, he had been caught by the Municipality people who were evacuating our local area off stray animals. We approached the Municipality, but since he had been kept with other stray dogs, who were suspects of being sufferers of Rabies, a potential threat to the community, we could not get my dear friend back home with us.

It was a sad moment of my life, my little heart was not ready to accept the logical aspect of the treatment my Tikki was getting, just on the pretext of being a stray dog. Seeing me sad and tearful all the time, my father brought home, my first pet, a rabbit.

I soon got busy with my soft & fluffy snow-white bunny. As time flew, I grew and so did the number and variety of animals I had as pets over the years. From rabbits to dogs to birds, I have had them all. From snow-white to shaded brown rabbits, German Shepherds to American Spitz dogs, to multicoloured love parrots.

Being with pets, gives you a warm,caring and very loving playmate at all times. They understand us, our moods, our needs much more than people around us can. The fun time I had burrowing and digging holes in garden, jumping around in ponds, getting dirty in the rains, all hold fond memories that shall last for a lifetime for me. The moments when I used to be a care taker of my puppy pets, wrap the baby rabbits in warm clothes, taking care of feeding their favourites, getting them new toys every now and then, taught me a lot of things about life. I have grown to understand emotions beyond the expression in words, have learnt to appreciate nature in its vivid colours and melodies, all cause of my pets.
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