Comments on: 94 Ways to Keep Kids Busy for the Work at Home Parent

By: Welcome to Momsational.com! | Momsational

Welcome to Momsational.com! | Momsational — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:07:37 +0000

[...] Activities from Sparkplugging into it’s own kids network at Woo! Jr. What started as a simple little blog post in May of ‘07 has officially outgrown it’s old home. In fact, in less than 1 year, the [...]

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» Working from home with kids at Halo Secretarial Blog - — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:42:05 +0000

[...] come up short with suggestions for how to work around this problem. There’s the list of 94 ways to keep kids busy over at Sparkplugging, 15 activities from the At Home Mom Blog, 10 independent play activities from [...]

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:40:55 +0000

Great list.

I’d also like to give a mention to the Kea Coloring Book.

Kids love coloring pages, and this highly interactive on-line coloring book will keep kids entertained for hours. It’s good clean fun, and educational too.

Oh – And it’s free!

By: Virginia Franco

Virginia Franco — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:22:39 +0000

Great tips which I will employ starting tomorrow, and which I summarized and credited in my education blog.

I think the key to following these steps is to communicate expectations around their schedule and your own so everyone is clear.

By: Jared

Jared — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:05:58 +0000

With a blackberry and a computer, your kids will stay busy for hours. Thanks for the info.

By: 94 Ways to Keep Kids Busy for the Work at Home Parent | Woo! Jr. | Kids Activities Network

Wed, 20 May 2009 15:43:59 +0000

[...] article is one of the most popular ever written on Sparkplugging. It then grew into it’s own blog, and now it has grown into a whole new network of kids [...]

By: Super Mom

Super Mom — Mon, 18 May 2009 04:35:53 +0000

Thank you THANK you for the ideas! I have a laptop as well and couldn't live without it. Super Moms last blog post..Rabbit Reno’s!

By: Spark An Idea: 8 Ideas to Keep the Kids Busy | Home Office Organizer

Spark An Idea: 8 Ideas to Keep the Kids Busy | Home Office Organizer — Thu, 07 May 2009 09:05:55 +0000

[...] Read Wendy’s post. Have you read Wendy’s post, “94 Ways to Keep Kids Busy for the Work At Home Parent”? No? Well, get on over there and read it! She has more ideas than you can shake a popsicle stick at! [...]

By: Tommy - Work From Home Information

Tommy - Work From Home Information — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:19:15 +0000

Great list.If you work at home you´d better have something to do for the kids while you are working if you are going to get anything done. Tommy - Work From Home Informations last blog post..Want To Work At Home? Become Self-Employed!

By: Tom.L HomeBusiness

Tom.L HomeBusiness — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:04:00 +0000

Excellent resource! I like the idea of having a laptop, this way you can work where ever you choose. Tom.L HomeBusinesss last blog post..The Importance Of Good Copywriting

By: Snowed In & Keeping the Kids Busy: 5 Tips | Home Office Organizer

Snowed In & Keeping the Kids Busy: 5 Tips | Home Office Organizer — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 22:00:53 +0000

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By: Shea

Shea — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:37:33 +0000

Those are a ton of fantastic suggestions! I like that you emphasized educational activities. It's certainly better than sticking them in front of a tv. Here's some weather-related science projects for children. Fun! Sheas last blog post..Fun Projects for Children and their Parents

By: Work at home.. With kids ???? It can be done « BSDGuyShawn - Is this thing on??

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 01:37:04 +0000

[...] This is a must read for any home business owner with children, or people who telecomute and have children:Â http://www.sparkplugging.com/sparkplug-ceo/94-ways-to-keep-kids-busy-for-the-work-at-home-parent/ [...]

By: Jenna

Jenna — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:54:06 +0000

This is such a great list you've got going! I love the idea of a separate computer! I also liked how you mentioned inexpensive ideas such as movie rentals, activity stations, and sidewalk chalk. There's something for everyone to do! Jennas last blog post..Prescription Drug May Cause T.B.

By: Peter Answers

Peter Answers — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:30:57 +0000

I finally got my 11 year old to mow the lawn this summer – best time saver ever and gets him out of my hair for an hour!

Peter Answerss last blog post..Why Doesnâ€™t Peter Answer Me?

By: Kim Sawyer

Kim Sawyer — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:48:12 +0000

This is such a nice find. I am expecting my first child and I work at home. These suggestions are definitely going to come in handy! Thanks. Kim Sawyers last blog post..What is Really Going On?!!!!!!!!!!

By: Patty

Patty — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:24:57 +0000

Thanks for the great list and insight. I struggle with this daily with my four year old and 16 month old at home. I find myself working late at night like you mentioned. Of course by morning I regret it but believe it will all pay off in the end. When my husband is home he is very helpful as well, so he will do a lot of the childcare so I can get some work done, including my new podcast support show for moms at http://mamastimeout.com. I did have to cut back to every other week because of the time involved in getting guests, preparing for the show, etc.

Thanks again for the info and sharing your experiences with other moms who are striving to work at home and make it work with little ones under five.

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“But I’m Boooored, Grandma!!!” at From Mom To Grandma — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:49:02 +0000

[...] Piersall at Sparkplug CEO offers more ideas than you can shake a stick at, in 94 Ways to Keep Kids Busy for the Work at Home Parent. It has age-appropriate resources and suggestions as [...]

By: Tony

Tony — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:49:20 +0000

Wow…this is a great list! Thanks for the great info. It is certainly helpful.

By: School's Out for Summer! (Working from home with the kids) | I've Tried Telecommuting

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:03:29 +0000

[...] researching this for all you parents, I came across this pretty popular article, “94 Ways to Keep Kids Busy for the Work at Home Parent.” The article, courtesy of Sparkplugging.com features tips such as chore charts, play date swaps, [...]