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When my friend and colleague decided to be a full time ‘stay at home’ parent to her two kids aged four and six, little did she know that she would soon start to feel that her nine to five job was in actuality a piece of cake in comparison.

When I called her last week for a ‘girls’ night out’, which used to be a regular affair until recently, she said to me, “If only…!” When I asked her what the matter was, this is what she said, “The worst part about being a stay at home parent is that nothing ever ends.

When I have just finished cleaning the floor, little Annie comes along and spills some of her juice on it, and I have to do it all over again,” she said.

“When I put my feet up finally, to relax and have a cup of coffee, there Robbie will arrive with his demand for a story or something else. I know that I must not raise my voice at my kids, but this seems to be never ending and relentless.

Becoming stay at home mother will be difficult for some and is a dream for others.

For many mothers, children are most important, but on the other hand, many mothers think that it is a thankless job.

Stay at home mother is one of the life challenging events with plenty of adjustments.

Apart from your responsibilities like taking your kids to school, picking your kids from school, keeping your house clean, preparing food for your family, doing grocery shopping and laundry work, taking your kids to dancing classes, music classes, etc., the other main job for stay at home mother is managing the money.

The major responsibility for you (if staying at home) is planning your family needs financially. Before entering the world of stay at home mothers, study the situations that will arise in this new job and the financial impact on your family.

Before leaving your job, try to adjust with one income for three months and save your second income. You may fear that you are losing second income by becoming stay at home mother, but with proper planning, you can achieve the goals that you have set for your children.

Thinking about becoming stay at home mom?

Switching from career driven employee to stay at home mom is a massive move.

You should think about the pros and cons of leaving the job and determine if it is financially possible.

Missing companions! Deciding to become stay at home mom involves lifestyle change and cutting expenses.

For some, stay at home mom becomes overwhelming shock because they have to leave their companions. Although, stay at home mom is never alone because of the company of their children, children’s company is not the same as the company of adults.

Adult conversation becomes a distant memory for stay at home moms and they feel lonely even when the house is full of children. It can also become unbearable if there is a newborn in winter time or if you are suffering from postpartum depression.

Lifesaver! Adult companionship is lifesaver for stay at home moms as they can share their problems or other things with them. You have to find companions outside, especially if you don’t have local friends. There are many ways to avoid stay at home mom difficulties and loneliness.