Energy Conservation Tips for Work-from-Home Parents with Young Children

1. Establish Boundaries and a Flexible Routine
Energy-Saving: A flexible yet structured routine helps balance work, childcare, and self-care, preventing energy-draining multitasking.
Tip: Block specific times for work, breaks, and focused play with your children. This minimises the mental fatigue caused by task-switching. Stay adaptable as young children can be unpredictable.

2. Prioritise Self-Care and Breaks
Energy-Saving: Regular self-care moments recharge you mentally and physically.
Tip: Take brief breaks to stretch, hydrate, or practice breathing exercises. Aim for 5-10 minutes of “you-time” during each work block to reduce stress and restore energy.
​
3. Simplify Meals and Household Tasks
Energy-Saving: Reducing the mental load of meal prep and household tasks can conserve energy.
Tip: Plan easy meals and prep snacks the night before. Batch tasks like laundry and dishwashing to avoid interruptions and mental clutter.
​
4. Tag-Team with Your Partner (if applicable)
Energy-Saving: Coordinating childcare responsibilities with a partner can ensure both parents get rest and focused work time.
Tip: Establish shifts where one parent handles childcare while the other works. Swapping roles prevents burnout.

5. Delegate and Accept Help
Energy-Saving: Don't hesitate to delegate age-appropriate tasks to older kids or accept help from friends or family.
Tip: Teach young children simple tasks like picking up toys. Accept offers of assistance from loved ones, such as babysitting or meal delivery, to lighten your load.

6. Embrace Quiet Time or Naps
Energy-Saving: Use your child’s nap or quiet time to recharge or complete focused work.
Tip: If your child no longer naps, establish a quiet time where they engage in independent activities, allowing you time to rest or focus.

7. Practice Energy-Saving Breathing Techniques
Energy-Saving: Deep breathing exercises help calm your nervous system, promoting mental clarity.
Tip: Try the 4-7-8 breathing technique (inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7, exhale for 8) to regain focus when things get chaotic.

8. Stay Hydrated and Eat Balanced Meals
Energy-Saving: Proper hydration and balanced meals maintain your energy levels throughout the day.
Tip: Keep a water bottle nearby and snack on energy-boosting foods like nuts and fruit. Avoid over-relying on caffeine, as it can lead to energy crashes later.

9. Limit Multitasking
Energy-Saving: Focusing on one task at a time is less draining than constantly juggling tasks.
Tip: Use time-blocking techniques like the Pomodoro method (25 minutes of focused work, followed by a 5-minute break) to maintain focus and prevent mental fatigue.
​
10. Create Small, Manageable To-Do Lists
Energy-Saving: Long to-do lists can be overwhelming and drain your energy before you even start.
Tip: Break down tasks into smaller, manageable steps. Focus on completing one or two key items each day, which helps you maintain momentum without feeling overwhelmed.

11. Give Yourself Grace
Energy-Saving: Letting go of the need to be perfect can conserve mental and emotional energy.
Tip: Accept that not every day will be productive. On tougher days, lower your expectations and don’t feel guilty if the kids get extra screen time while you regroup.

12. Get Outside for Fresh Air
Energy-Saving: A short break outside can refresh your mind and boost energy.
Tip: Step outside with your kids for 10-15 minutes to enjoy some fresh air. Natural light and fresh air can restore focus and increase your energy levels.

13. Focus on Connection Over Perfection
Energy-Saving: Trying to do everything perfectly can be draining. Instead, focus on meaningful moments of connection with your children.
Tip: Spend intentional time playing or engaging with your kids, which can boost your mood and provide an emotional recharge.

Conclusion
Incorporating these energy-saving strategies into your daily routine can help you maintain balance while working from home with young children. These practical tips can help you conserve energy, reduce stress, and stay productive and present for both work and family.s in a healthy way as they grow.

---

​Your Support​ Matters
If you find these resources helpful, please support us in creating more valuable content by leaving a review on Facebook and Google.
Your feedback helps us continue to provide support and information that benefits our community.
​Stay updated with our latest resources and tips by liking us on Facebook!

---

Explore Home Therapy Packs
Our guides provide practical strategies to support children facing these challenges. To further enhance your approach, consider our Home Therapy Packs, designed to engage children and improve focus at home.
Explore Home Therapy Packs

Have a question? or need more information

Our friendly team are happy to help call us on 08 9586 3634 or send us a message

Accessing our Perth services

Let's Work Together

​Referrals to Belong Health
We are Medicare and Private Health fund registered for Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology.

EPC/Team care arrangements/Chronic disease (CDM) or GP management plans and self-referrals are all acceptable.

WA NDIS Registered Provider  

---

Medicare
You can get a referral from your/your child’s GP for OT on a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan this gives you 5 sessions for OT per calendar year with a $53 rebate available on each session or a Helping Children with Autism/PDD/ or an eligible disability package (20 sessions between allied health professionals, as set up by a Paediatrician/Psychiatrist) which gives your child under 16 years a $75 rebate per session for the 20 sessions, you can use up to 10 sessions per Health Professional (up to 10 for OT) and you will need a separate referral letter from your child’s Paediatrician for each Allied Health Professional you are seeking services from. 

---

Private Health
Your Private Health fund may cover up to 75% of the cost of OT sessions if this is included in your cover, be sure to call them or check your policy for details.

No referral or self referral
You do not require a referral for accessing OT

---

NDIS Registered Provider
We are an NDIS Registered Provider
Whether you or your child have NDIS funding that is NDIS Managed, Third Party Plan Managed or you are Self-Managing your funds, you are able to use your funding to cover the full cost of therapy services plus travel costs. You will need provide us with your/your child’s NDIS number and plan details ahead of your first session. Once you have booked a session or contacted us, our team will be in touch to discuss our service agreement and provide you with our services price list. 

13 Littleton st, Falcon

Phone: 08 9586 3934

EMAIL US

OFFICE HOURS:         MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30am - 4:30pm

BELONG HEALTH'S Paediatric Occupational Therapy SERVICES FOR Perth region

A: Alexander Heights, Alfred Cove, Applecross, Applecross North, Ardross, Armadale, Ascot, Ashby, Ashfield, Attadale, Atwell, Aubin Grove, Aveley
B: Balcatta, Balga, Ballajura, Banjup, Banksia Grove, Baskerville, Bassendean, Bateman, Bayswater, Beaconsfield, Beckenham, Bedford, Bedfordale, Beechboro, Beeliar, Beldon, Belhus, Bellevue, Belmont, Bennett Springs, Bentley, Bibra Lake, Bicton, Booragoon, Boya, Brabham, Brentwood, Brigadoon, Broadway Nedlands, Brookdale, Bull Creek, Burns Beach, Burswood, Bushmead, Butler
C: Canning Vale, Cannington, Carabooda, Carine, Carlisle, Carramar, Caversham, Champion Lakes, Churchlands, City Beach, Claremont, Clarkson, Cloverdale, Cockburn Central, Como, Connolly, Coogee, Coolbellup, Coolbinia, Cottesloe, Craigie, Crawley, Currambine
D: Daglish, Dalkeith, Darch, Darlington, Dayton, Dianella, Dog Swamp, Doubleview, Duncraig
E: East Cannington, East Fremantle, East Perth, East Victoria Park, Eden Hill, Edgewater, Ellenbrook, Embleton
F: Ferndale, Floreat, Forrestdale, Forrestfield, Fremantle
G: Gidgegannup, Girrawheen, Glen Forrest, Glendalough, Glengarry, Gnangara, Gosnells, Greenmount, Greenwood, Guildford, Gwelup
H: Hamersley, Hamilton Hill, Hammond Park, Harrisdale, Haynes, Hazelmere, Heathridge, Helena Valley, Henderson, Henley Brook, Herdsman, Herne Hill, High Wycombe, Highgate, Hilbert, Hillarys, Hilton, Hocking, Hovea, Huntingdale
I: Iluka, Inglewood, Innaloo, Jandabup, Jandakot, Jane Brook, Jindalee, Jolimont, Joondalup, Joondanna
K: Kallaroo, Karawara, Kardinya, Karragullen, Karrakatta, Karrinyup, Kelmscott, Kensington, Kenwick, Kewdale, Kiara, Kings Park, Kingsley, Kingsway, Kinross, Koondoola, Koongamia
L: Landsdale, Langford, Lathlain, Leederville, Leeming, Lexia, Lockridge, Lynwood
M: Maddington, Madeley, Mahogany Creek, Maida Vale, Malaga, Manning, Marangaroo, Mariginiup, Marmion, Martin, Maylands, Melaleuca, Melville, Menora, Merriwa, Middle Swan, Midland, Midvale, Millendon, Mindarie, Mirrabooka, Morangup, Morley, Mosman Park, Mount Claremont, Mount Hawthorn, Mount Lawley, Mount Nasura, Mount Pleasant, Mount Richon, Mullaloo, Munster, Murdoch, Myaree
N: Nedlands, Neerabup, Nollamara, Noranda, North Beach, North Coogee, North Fremantle, North Lake, North Perth, Northbridge, Nowergup
O: O'connor, Ocean Reef, Orange Grove, Osborne Park
P: Padbury, Palmyra, Parkerville, Parkwood, Pearsall, Peppermint Grove, Perth, Piara Waters, Pinjar, Queens Park, Quinns Rocks
R: Red Hill, Redcliffe, Ridgewood, Riverton, Rivervale, Roleystone, Rossmoyne, Rottnest Island
S: Salter Point, Samson, Sawyers Valley, Scarborough, Seville Grove, Shelley, Shenton Park, Sinagra, Sorrento, South Fremantle, South Guildford, South Lake, South Perth, Southern River, Spearwood, St James, Stirling, Stoneville, Stratton, Subiaco, Subiaco East, Success, Swan View, Swanbourne
T: Tamala Park, Tapping, The Vines, Thornlie, Treeby, Trigg, Tuart Hill
U: Upper Swan
V: Victoria Park
W: Wangara, Wanneroo, Warwick, Waterford, Watermans Bay, Wattle Grove, Wattleup, Welshpool, Wembley, Wembley Downs, West Leederville, West Perth, West Swan, Westfield, Westminster, White Gum Valley, Whiteman, Willagee, Willetton, Wilson, Winthrop, Woodbridge, Woodlands, Woodvale, Wungong
Y: Yangebup, Yokine​