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Are your little ones curious about where you go all day, and what you do for work? Do you find yourself explaining that you\u2019re not a professional zookeeper-astronaut-lifeguard on a regular basis?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A busy job can mean finding a balance between work and home life \u2013 and might prompt a few questions from your children. We\u2019ve gathered together some tips for how to teach kids about work, so you can soothe their worries and make the most of your time together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Show them what you love about work (not just your lunch break)<\/b><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Teaching your child the value of work doesn\u2019t have to be all about money. A more helpful lesson might lie in showing kids that enjoying your work makes you happier and healthier. Your job can challenge you (in a good way!), help you connect with others, solve problems and make a difference \u2013 whatever your line of work. These are all great values to share with your children, and help explain why you go to work each day.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Focus on the positives \u2013 and the possibilities<\/b><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Sometimes the easiest way to explain work to your children is to describe it in terms of what you earn, and your child\u2019s needs. We\u2019ve all heard the story \u2018Mommy needs to work so we can eat, and heat the house, and buy mega-realistic roaring T-Rex toys!\u2019 Of course, it\u2019s important to explain the significance of a steady income, but focusing on the positives will help ease little ones\u2019 worries. Try explaining your job so that it makes sense to your children, and emphasising that your work benefits the whole family in so many different ways.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Describe your work day in delightful detail<\/b><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Kids are naturally curious, especially when it comes to you \u2013 one of their favorite grown-ups. They\u2019ll get so much from seeing what you do all day, and it can be an opportunity to create some funny family stories together. Even the most ordinary-sounding office job can be transformed into an adventure when you describe the mystery of the missing stapler, or the drama of the last-minute presentation! Whatever your workday looks like, describing what you do will enhance your little one\u2019s understanding of the world around them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Explain<\/b>\u00a0your schedule from breakfast to bedtime<\/b><\/h4>\n

In the last few years, work hours have become more varied, and it\u2019s helpful to explain to little ones why you work the days and times that you do. Even very young children understand when it\u2019s nap time, storytime and time to take a bath (and probably protest if you interrupt playtime!) Start by explaining how you came to have the schedule you do. You might start work earlier so that you can pick your child up from nursery, or work later so you\u2019re there for the school drop-off. Giving little ones these insights helps them build up a clearer idea of your working life \u2013 and look forward to the time you\u2019ll spend together when your work is all done.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Extra tip: <\/b><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Point out other people at work to your little one. When they see examples of other jobs, they\u2019ll understand lots of people do different things, at different times of the day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Looking for a fun way to explain your job to kids?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Does Your Mommy Do All Day?<\/b> is a hilarious, heartfelt story that reassures little ones that wherever mommy works, she\u2019ll always come home at the end of the day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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See the book<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Are your little ones curious about where you go all day, and what you do for work? Do you find yourself explaining that you\u2019re not a professional zookeeper-astronaut-lifeguard on a regular basis?\u00a0 A busy job can mean finding a balance between work and home life \u2013 and might prompt a few questions from your children. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":182,"featured_media":217727,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[8025,8027],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nJust the job \u2013 how to explain work to your kids | Wonderbly Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are your little ones curious about where you go all day, and what you do for work? 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