Working moms who have to go back to work once their maternity leave period gets over often worries about how their children are going to stay happy without them

With day care centres serving the purpose of looking after the children of working moms well, most ladies can travel with a light mind to their workplaces

Meanwhile, some working moms also leave their children with their retired grandparents or house helps who looks after them throughout the day

Although little children can cope without their parents nowadays for certain period in a day, most of them might get upset when they can’t see their moms or dads for a week

There is a high chance that little children would get more upset when they have to stay without seeing their moms for a longer period of time due to their work related assignments

If you are a working mom and have to assure your child to manage without them for a certain period of time due to your job, parenting expert Dr. Pallavi Rao Chaturvedi has the best tips for you

Normalize mom’s travel just like dad’s

Kids are far more used to seeing dads travel for work. Normalize that even moms need to travel for work and other reasons

Prepare your children about your travel needs with positive reinforcements

Children can cope with small absences if they know this is something that is expected now and then. So, talk about such plans

Assure them that you will come back

Children may turn insecure in the beginning when they aren’t used to their mom’s travelling . Assure them with full confidence that you’ll come back for sure

Promise a unique present

Children always look forward to nice presents. So ensure you bring something unique from the place of visit

Reassure your children that their daily routine will not be disturbed

Delegate your work before you leave and reassure your children that everything from getting ready for school to eating their favourite snacks will be regular. Assure them that they will be safe and taken care

Stay in touch on a daily basis

Tell your children that you are just a phone call away. Schedule a time for a video call once every day

Give them your entire focus after you come back

After returning home, give your child undivided attention instead of just talking about your trip