"Is there anything I should prepare before returning to work?" To avoid panicking when the time comes

Good morning.

A question from the "Child-rearing Consultation" held the other day.
"Is there anything I should prepare before returning to work?"

This is the time of year when moms on maternity leave start feeling a bit restless
about returning to work in April.

I'd like to share a few key points💡

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◆ Be prepared for sudden fevers or injuries in your children!

Sudden calls from school or a fever at night
might cause a bit of panic if you have work to do.
To be able to handle such situations without panicking,
let's start preparing now!

1. Keep contact information for night and holiday emergency services in a visible place

I believe your local municipal newsletter lists medical institutions and contact information for night and holiday emergencies.
If not, please check your municipality's website.

To ensure you can consult or visit a doctor without panicking when the time comes,
check this information in advance,
and if possible, post it somewhere visible to be prepared.

2. Bookmark the website "Children's Emergency"

This site
allows you to check off your child's symptoms,
and it will tell you whether you should go to the hospital immediately,
if it's okay to wait,
or what you should do.

To avoid panicking when the time comes,
it's a good idea to bookmark it.

3. Discuss with your partner how to adjust work when your child has to stay home from daycare!

"When your child stays home from daycare, you're always the one taking time off, but what is your husband doing?"

I once had a consultation from a woman who was pressured by her boss like this😢

I know some of you are "changing jobs" as you return to work.
Building a relationship of trust with your workplace is also important, isn't it?

It's a good idea to be able to adjust work schedules with your partner.
Some people use apps that allow for schedule sharing.
I recommend discussing this in advance so that the two of you can cooperate.

4. Check for sick child care or post-illness child care services

There may be times when neither parent can take time off.
"Even if the fever has gone down, please keep them home for one more day just in case"
is something you might be told by the daycare.

For times like that,
it might be reassuring to look for childcare services for sick or recovering children in advance and register for them just in case.


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◆ Practice your life after returning to work!

Practice everything from
waking up in the morning, breakfast, and getting ready, to returning home in the evening until bedtime.
By doing so,

you will likely see
what you need to do in the mornings, evenings, and on your days off.
It will become clear.

Children will absolutely not move smoothly for you.
They will not accommodate adults.

Even in such situations,
how can you spend each day comfortably?

Try it out now, make adjustments,
and prepare for the real thing!

Thinking about what you can do to manage your child's and your own health, and how to ensure you get enough sleep,
is also an important part of preparation.




You can return to work even while breastfeeding. It might also be a good idea to consult with a midwife near you.

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◆ Travel, outings, relaxing, and taking it easy. Enjoy the things you can only do now!

Please fully savor and enjoy this time when you can be slow and relaxed with your child🌸

It is also fine to take some time for yourself to recharge your energy.

Please enjoy
the things you can only do now♡

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Thank you for reading until the end.
Have a wonderful day🌱