The main thing we noticed since having a baby is that time is a more valuable good. We do not have enough time for many things or time is really tight to accomplish certain tasks before the next feeding time has come. Think about feeding. The little one needs to be fed every 3 hours. Take approx. 15 minutes for the preparation, diaper change, cuddling, etc. before the actual feeding. Now take 30 minutes for the actual feeding, burping, holding and interacting with the baby. This really leaves you with approx. 2 hours and 15 minutes (if all goes well, the baby goes to sleep and does not wake up, etc.)
So, what can you really in a little more than 2 hours? Think about it. If you have to go somewhere you have to dress the baby, put him in the car seat, pack a diaper bag, etc. and you lose even more time. Shopping 15 minutes away from home suddenly becomes a challenge because your available time is suddenly less than one hour. Did you ever wonder why you see so many Moms speeding on the highway? Well, there you go .....
After realizing how much (or better how little) time a new parent has available it can be a good thing to time certain events and use the results to plan your day or week with the timing results. A well planned week with plenty of options to switch items around will reduce the stress level significantly. Always keep in mind that the baby sets the rules and that things take twice as long as they used to do before you had the baby. Planning daily and weekly events gets important in areas like buying food. Usually it does not work very well to push the grocery shopping from Monday morning to Friday afternoon the same week.
Writing down the tasks and appointments for the next week every Sunday might be a good option for you if you feel really stressed during the week. Try to combine shopping and other errands you need to run. A 5 minute extension of driving distance to a second store with a 15 minute extension of shopping time can save you a complete trip the next day and take out all the trip preparation from your schedule. Instead of rushing to run errands the next day you could have one trip (which most likely stresses you out anyway) with combined tasks. This tactical approach can result in less wear and tear on yourself and on your baby. It actually can save you money and resources (gasoline, wear and tear on your car, etc.).
All parents (including myself) often tend to forget these simple things when it comes to planning the day ahead. Get back some time for yourself and spend it on things you enjoy.
About The Author
Christoph Puetz is a successful Entrepreneur and international book author.
Websites operated by Christoph Puetz are Pregnancy Announcements and First Time Pregnancy as well as Marketing Help.
This article can be published by anyone as long as the resource box (About the Author) is posted on the website including the links. These links must be clickable.
![]() |
|
![]() |
|
![]() |
|
![]() |
Do you really want your child to enjoy playing with... Read More
Corolle Paul or Emma Drink-and-Wet SET potty dollsThis is the... Read More
I know this Mom. She homeschools her 5 children, plus... Read More
It was a day that I will forever be etched... Read More
Under the "No Child Left Behind Act," public schools whose... Read More
"I took care of Callie," my three-year-old announced.Callie had been... Read More
It has been a long day. Home from work, you... Read More
Many working families choose a commercial or individual day care... Read More
If you are like most people today, you do not... Read More
All children will likely have many different health problems during... Read More
Many research studies have shown the overall effectiveness of stimulant... Read More
Are men to blame for the divorce problem in this... Read More
Lets face it becoming a mum is a bit of... Read More
The ADD child exhibits a series of behaviors that are... Read More
Minus all meningitis thoughts. The flu symptons were strong. Headache,... Read More
Researching career education uncovered the following shocking statistic: The average... Read More
Learning responsibility is an ever widening and lifelong process.As thinking,... Read More
The First Reason: For one thing, child development experts are... Read More
Mommy (Daddy), Why do those people want to hurt everyone?Last... Read More
The great thing about children is they absorb knowledge like... Read More
This is the third and final article in a series... Read More
Here is a top secret to make your child genius... Read More
In today's busy world, many parents have lost the art... Read More
Jason Roberts listened to his son's explanation of the missing... Read More
Many families do not want to believe their child is... Read More
What are the easiest things citizens can do to prevent... Read More
I am in pain. I've been in pain all day.... Read More
Like anything else in life, there's a method to the... Read More
Have you ever sat and watch a child struggle with... Read More
Would you like your child to be the best that... Read More
Even if your teenagers do not use drugs, you still... Read More
Is your babysitter watching the kids and your k9 family... Read More
"All that I am or ever hope to be, I... Read More
Once your little boy/girl goes off to school, you may... Read More
Former students would probably attest to the fact that few... Read More
1 - Forgive even if you will never be able... Read More
Dan Rather made a significant and tactical error and got... Read More
Have you ever sat and watch a child struggle with... Read More
When a couple steps forth with a baby in tow... Read More
Much has been said about the "gifted child" but in... Read More
It may seem obvious to many people why literacy is... Read More
Imagine a child who lacks ownership of his own life,... Read More
When you hear the phrase, 'guerrilla parenting techniques', what images... Read More
We all know that using cloth nappies is best for... Read More
There are software programs that you can purchase to keep... Read More
Fall marks the beginning of many new things both for... Read More
Past experience with federal education programs predicts that the No... Read More
Puberty can be a difficult time for children. Not quite... Read More
Most of our Founding Fathers, including Ben Franklin, Sam Adams,... Read More
Summer Survival The... Read More
We are all familiar with the stories that most students... Read More
A number of scientific studies have shown the way a... Read More
Did you know that you are the most important person... Read More
"Home Schooling ? Look Before You Leap"Are you considering home... Read More
Some years ago when touring the Scottish Highlands, a man... Read More
Last week in my newsletter, I mentioned that... Read More
Although it's hard to say when the first stuffed dogs... Read More
"I don't know and I don't care."I've heard those words... Read More
Diapers..Changing a dirty diaper is not the best part of... Read More
According to researchers, most children enter school with a good... Read More
The children of Baby Boomers, the Echo Generation, are entering... Read More
Having a baby is one of the most exciting times... Read More
Some public schools try to turn children against their parents... Read More
Ah, there is nothing like being an expectant mom. Along... Read More
Sometimes dreams really can come true! May 8th - 11th,... Read More
Finding answers to a child's underachievement is often a difficult... Read More
Parenting |