Hi lovelies,
Home renovations have a reputation for being tough, which only increases when you have kids. Just think about it; you have to juggle a lot. You need to be a parent, work, and take care of personal things (dinner, sleeping, hobbies, etc.) while keeping the home comfortable when it’s hectic. In general, having kids can make challenging renovations feel more challenging.
While this may be the case, it doesn’t immediately mean it will be impossible to handle all of this. It’s important to have these home maintenance issues, and you can balance all of this out. So, here are some things you can do to juggle home renovations and parenting simultaneously.
Keep kids out of the house
Sometimes this is possible; other times, it’s not. Keeping kids out of the construction area during home renovations is important. This will allow you to continue your work uninterrupted while keeping them out of harm's way. While most renovation projects can be considered safe, you should still follow certain precautions to ensure that your children are not injured during the renovation. Creating a special safe zone for your children will help them stay out of the construction zone.
Establish boundaries
If you're juggling home renovations and parenting, it's important to establish boundaries that will protect both of you. Although setting boundaries may be hard, it's worth it in the end. It will also help you avoid resentment and anxiety. You need to let your kids know that some spaces in the house are off-limits while renovations are happening, or maybe they can’t talk to you while you’re focusing on renovations. Whatever the reason may be, just make sure you’re firm but not harsh.
Take a day off
If you're doing a home renovation, you might have to work on it all the time. This can cause a lot of stress. However, taking a day off from renovations can be a great way to relieve that stress. It can also be a way to reconnect with family. The key is to take it slowly. Even if you’re not doing the renovations or upkeep and you’re hiring a contractor.
Instead, spending time with your little ones is still very important. Just remember, you’re not failing as a parent, even if the home will be uncomfortable for a few days, but you still need to have your parenting duties, including spending time with the kids.
Make the reno fun for the kids
Whether you're just starting to renovate your home or you've already made the leap, you know how stressful it can be. Especially when you have kids in tow, but fortunately, you can make the experience fun for the whole family; well, to a degree, you can. Safety is the most important thing to remember when working on a home renovation. Make sure your kids have a safe space. This can be your kid's room, a backyard treehouse, or a tent with throw pillows. It's a place where they can play, stay occupied, and feel secure.
While it depends on the renovations, let the kids chip in. This allows your kids to feel like they’re a part of something and experience how hard work and dedication feel. Plus, involving your children in a home renovation project can be a great way to keep them engaged. If you’re DIYing this, let the kids do something small, such as holding tools. All of this can be pretty entertaining for a curious child. Alternatively, give them crafts to do to keep them entertained.
Maintain a strong sense of work-life balance
During times of renovation, the work-life balance becomes skewed. You have more things on your plate, such as working at your day job, taking care of the kids, taking care of yourself, and then there is taking care of the home. This goes beyond cleaning but actually working on the renovations or maintenance of the house. For some, this is easier than others, especially if you’re hiring a team such as FIRESTONE Restoration. Are you having to DIY everything?
Is it better to hire a professional contractor or a whole team to help out? You must have a proper balance in your life, and if you have little time or energy for renovations or if you’re having to sacrifice something that you shouldn’t be sacrificing, such as sleep, personal time, or quality of work, then it would be best to hire someone instead. Remember, you’ll always get your money back but won’t get your time back.