As a working mom, how can I find time for my kids?

One of the biggest laments I hear from kids is that their parents "don't have the time." And actually, "I don't have the time" isn't altogether true. More accurately, the comment should be, "I haven't made the time." So, make the time. I recommend that parent/child time be scheduled on the calendar.

We tend to take time with our kids for granted and believe there's always later. But either later never comes, or when it does, kids already feel that they are not a top priority.

Kids really do crave time with their parents. In fact, there's a quote by Anthony Whitman: "Children spell love T-I-M-E." So by all means, schedule time. However, be forewarned: If you actually schedule time, you need to follow through. Write it in pen, so it can't be erased, just like your meetings and other obligations.

If your kids see there is a time that they will have you all to themselves (and I strongly recommend some one-on-one time with each child and each parent) then they are more apt to accept the fact that on other occasions you truly "don't have the time." Give them a date with you that they can look forward to and count on, and you just might find that you have something to look forward to, also. Enjoy your kids!