working at home with children....

Do any of you have children at home and sometimes feels guilty about brushing them aside in order to hear that webinar or answer that email. I find myself very busy trying to get this business started. At first I was working only a few hours a day and while my other two kids were at school. Then I realized I was getting anywhere and I was slowly becoming discouraged. I am by far a quitter and I thought about it and sat down and had a discussion with my my two oldest (have three-20m, 7yr, & 10yr) I told them I was going to have to work hard and put in a lot more time so we could become successful to where I could then slow down to give them the time we all want together. I felt horrible but I knew it had to be done--my electric and water were going to be cut off and this was the third month in a row it was happening to me. I was tired of putting my kids through that. I them started to involve them in my work. For example I had my daughter put my mailing labels on some flyers and had my son watch motivational videos with me while we talked about what would be great ways to spread the word out. They started to get really hyped up and one night we sat down and made a dream board. I told them that it may be rough at first but we will be rewarded in the end. We talked about what we would get in the future and how we would give back.
Does anyone have difficulties working at home with your children? What have you done to help the situation?

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Permalink Reply by Colleen Rocha on October 9, 2009 at 7:43am: Stephanie, I feel your pain. I have two kids 9 and 12 and just like you I have then connected to what I am doing. I share my successes and misses with them everyday. But still feel bad when I can't spend more time with them or have the funds to go and do whatever we want.
They are pretty used to Mom's "career" before I started in networking marketing I spent 20 years as an operations manager (that just means I did everything accounting, purchasing, inventory, hr, facilities...) with startups. My last company was a little one you may have heard of; Netflix. I made a ton of money but worked 70-80 hours a week. I was never home so at least now I am home and it doesn't hurt that things are turning the corner for me and I am making money now with Tampogo.
Don't feel guilty at all. Keep them involved. Let them see what you are doing. It's great that you are showing them dream boards. (My kids helped with mine too.) It is in this way that we will show this next generation that there are other options out there. You can be your own boss. But nothing will be handed to you. By letting your kids see you working hard and committing to success you will show them how to be successful what ever profession they choose.
We have to unite and with integrity, honesty and commitment make networking marketing a valid career choice for everyone.
How are you doing with Ameriplan. I have some friends involved with it. I actually looked at it about a year ago but it wasn't really what I was looking for. But I totally see the benefit of it though.
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Permalink Reply by Joanna Renner on October 27, 2009 at 9:54am: I am figuring out that this business is supposed to be all about spending more time with our children but it has taken me away from them "attention wise" I am always thinking about something else other than the moment with them. Does it change once you get things all set up?

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Permalink Reply by Laurie Tam on December 12, 2009 at 4:25am: You know, sometimes it helps a lot if you have someone you know to help you watch the kids as well while someone else entertain them such as their g ma or g pa if any.
I am trying to earn more income than last month and so far, it's not as much as I would want but I guess it is better than nothing.
I need some income for myself because I have no other way to make money where I am usually the one to take care of the kids but sometimes, it is best for them to take care of themselves if they are old enough.
I am currently pregnant with our fourth girl and it would get harder after she is born since I need to work anyway. I should get back into doing more writing online thing. Hopefully we will talk about soon. Later.

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