Working mom or Stay at home mom

When my children were growing up, I stayed home for one year, worked away from home for 7 years, and worked from home for 12 years. So I have some experience on the topic of working vs staying home.

I always tell new moms that it is easy for a newborn through 4 year-old to go to daycare. Their needs are few and the socializing is good for them. It is hardest for a pre-teen and teenager to have mom work away from home. They need you!

It is hardest on mom to work when the baby is young. Caring for a baby is very rewarding and just plain fun. It is hardest to stay home when the children are older. They are demanding and difficult.

So, you see, it is mixed up. What is best for the kids is hardest on the mom.

Working from home isn't for everyone. It takes discipline. But it is the best compromise. I was in the minority when I worked from home 30 years ago. I think more and more parents and people in general will work from home. It is the trend, I believe.