- What has been the hardest period of motherhood for you and how did you deal with it? …
- What is your favorite go-to mom recipe that’s easy for a busy mom with a big family? …
- What is your best advice to moms of little kids? …
- What is your best advice for moms during the tough teenage years?
Need a little help around the house? Who doesn’t! Here are some mother’s helper interview questions you simply must ask before hiring.
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I knew that I couldn’t take care of 4 little ones while pregnant with a 5th and trying to work a few hours a week here.
She was with us around 4 years and recently retired to have her own baby and I can say with all confidence that having a mother’s helper is genuinely… truly…
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Okay okay, so if you are looking for a mother’s helper and are getting geared up for an interview – or to talk with someone who may be interested – here are some important questions to ask.
MOTHERS DAY JOB INTERVIEW
Please define motherhood in your own words.
Being a mother means loving your child. It’s learning your child’s love language and understanding how they need to be loved.
[There is no truer statement than that! Our children need to feel loved and learning their love language will make communicating with them so much easier.]
What advice can you give our mommy readers?
Motherhood is hard. It is very rewarding. But it is also very difficult to sacrifice yourself daily to love another. Don’t be discouraged when you find it hard to be a mom. We all go through it.
Love your child and you’re being the best mom.
[Yes, I so agree to this. Motherhood is a beautiful thing. It may be hard at times, but it is so gratifying.]
Find Out More About Your Mother’s Life
In honor of Motherâs Day, weâre bringing you a list of questions to ask your mother, grandmother, aunt, or any other mothering figure in your life. These questions are designed spark meaningful conversations youâll appreciate for years to come. Thereâs no need to make it a formal affair. You can save this list and re-visit it from time to time, using the prompts in conversations over an extended period of time. Alternatively, you could use a service like Storii, which is an online life story platform that makes it easy for you or your loved one to document their life story in a Q & A format.Â
Weâre only children for a very short period of time. Therefore, we know our mothers as adults for the vast majority of our lifetime. While the role of a mother can be a significant one, she had a whole life before you were born and after you left home. Have you ever taken the time to ask her about her life story experiences or gotten to know more about her outside her role as your mother? There are bound to be memories and stories sheâs never shared that you will enjoy discovering!Â
Interview Questions for Single Parents
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down and discussing the hardships of single-parenting with a single mother raising a daughter. She shared the struggles she faces on a daily basis and allowed me to share her story with you.
Did You Know?
National Single Parent Day is March 21st.
How many children do you have?
How old is your child?
What do you do for work?
I work at a nursing home. I am a laundry aide.
Do you work full-time?
Yes. I put in 40 hours a week.
Where is your childs other parent?
I’m not sure where he is living.
How long were you together for?
Does he see your child very often?
Not as often as I would like.
Does he pay child support?
Yes and no. I would like him to help out every week; he pays maybe once a month, if that. Last month he gave me $170.00. I’m hoping that things will change and he will help out more.
Do you struggle to pay for you and your childs needs?
Every day. A day does not go by that I do not struggle.
Can you describe your financial struggles some?
I do not get paid enough. Trying to pay for everything is hard. I have to pay for babysitting, rent, and everything in between. A baby has many needs. There are many times that I worry about having enough money for diapers or I have to borrow money for gas just so I can get to work. I cannot afford anything for myself; my daughter’s needs are number one, and I make sure they are filled first.
Recently, I needed a new pair of shoes. My shoes had holes in them, and I had to wait until my baby had everything she needed before I could take care of myself. I had to wait an entire month before I could buy a pair of sneakers for work. Since I cannot count on child support, my needs are on hold until I can give my daughter what she needs first.
Why dont you press for child support?
I do not have the money to go to court. The paperwork is $207.00 and then I wonder, what is the point of trying to get something out of someone when they cannot hold a job?
Do you get any kind of assistance?
I get food stamps and WIC.
In 2020, 25% of Americas children were living in single-parent households.
Do you get any emotional support from family and friends?
I have the best family, and my friends are good too. They listen when I complain about my issues; they give me advice and hope that I listen. I can lean on my family for help and they understand me. I have really great support
What happens if your car breaks down and you do not have the money to fix it?
I work my magic and bat my eyelashes (laughing), and hope that someone will help me or let me make payment plans. Most of the time, I hope that there is nothing wrong with my car and hope for the best.
Can you describe a typical weekday?
I wake up at 5:20 am, jump in the shower and get ready for work, wake up my baby, change her diaper and clothes. I leave the house by 6:00 am and drop her off at the babysitters, then I have to be to work at 7:00 am. I leave work at 3:00 pm. Sometimes I do errands before I get the baby. Then, after I pick her up, we are home for the night. I cook supper and give my daughter her supper, clean her mess, give her a bath, and then put her pj’s on. We are both in bed by 9:00 pm.
What is your favorite part about being a new mother?
I cannot say there is just one favorite part. There is so much that I love about being a mom, especially when she sees me after a long day and her face lights up. I love taking naps and snuggling with her and playing with her. I also love it when she wants to sit in my lap; the list can go on forever!
What is your biggest struggle with being a single mother?
Not having the help that I need, there is so much that I struggle with. It would have been nice to have someone there during the nights when she wakes up every now and then or to help put the groceries away because my daughter never lets me do this. Taking care of her needs always comes first, and it means I have to wait to put things away. It would have been nice to have help with all the lugging around of her things too. A baby has a lot of luggage that gets carted around on a daily basis.
Over 20% of Americas households are led by single mothers.
FAQ
What are some questions about motherhood?
- What have you learned from your children? …
- What has given you the most joy as a mother? …
- What’s the best thing about being a mom? …
- What are your life goals and aspirations? …
- What’s one thing about our relationship you would change?
What are some questions to ask a new mother?
- Did you sleep last night? …
- What is your favourite meal that I can make you?
- Do you want me to watch the baby while you shower?
- Can I do your dishes?
- It can be really hard transitioning to being a mom, how is that going for you?
- What can I bring you, coffee or tea?
What are some good questions to ask about parenting?
- What was life like when you were my age?
- What was the funniest thing that ever happened with your parenting when I was little?
- How did you meet my other parent and what attracted you to them?
- How did you decide that you were going to have me?
- What activities do you like doing with me?
What are the expectations of motherhood?
