Finding the balance

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We have 3 young children (7,5 and 3) and have recently returned to work, part time for 4 hours a day. I really enjoy being back at work, the kids are all doing well and love school/ preschool, I am also super lucky that my husband works flexi time so can do pick up/ drop off if I can’t. So on the surface I feel like it should seem that we’ve got a really good thing going... however, I am wracked with guilt that I’m not giving my children everything I could. Although we obviously do all the reading, homework I always feel like I should be doing more. Although I don’t want to give up working as after 7 years being a FT parent I’m enjoying getting back a bit of my independence, I can’t help but feel selfish??

Does your dh feel the same?

He says he understands but feels like I’m putting too much pressure on myself

I tend to agree. Sounds like you have loads of time for your family.

I think you need to get some perspective. You have what most people would see as a perfect set up. I would love to be in your position! I'm not saying that you're feelings aren't valid. Your children are going to be learning so much at pre-school/school and having a great time too. And you get to spend so much time with them.

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What more do you think you should be doing OP?

I'm confused. What would you be doing with them in that 4 hours a day? They'd be at school/preschool. Don't tie yourself up in knots.