ARTICLE: Participating in Children´s School Events!

Sometimes, if we work outside the house, or if everyday tasks keep us constantly busy, it can be hard to volunteer for the PTA or as room mothers at school, and it´s o.k. However there will be times when our kids will come up to us and ask that feared question: "Mom, how come you didn´t go to the school event today? All the other mothers were there." (Because that´s what they´ll say, even if just one mom showed up :) !) For this there is a simple solution. If you simply cannot attend to every school function because of work, choose a couple throughout the year, and then really make a point out of going so that your child will embrace that moment in their minds. For example, let´s say you can´t attend any event or field trip because of work, but they ask you to serve the Halloween lunch, and you can do it. Bring decorated cupcakes, napkin covered "ghost" juice bottles, Halloween paper plates and napkins, etc. Take lots of pictures and stay for the parade. Show your child that although mommy has to work, you took time off when you could and presented everything in the best possible way that you could. This will also teach your child responsability by understanding the importance of your job, but that you still care a lot about him or her and that you are ready to participate in their events in a great way.