I teach high school age children. I teach in challenging atmosphere where my patience is often tested. It is sometimes difficult when I come home as I am tired of dealing with the c— from my students and want my kids to just listen. Generally, I can shut this off but when the lack of sleep mounts or after a particularly hard day, it is tough.

Thanks, I need to remind myself regularly that these one-on-one moments are very important for our children (and me too!). You’re a teacher and know that in classes this is not really possible. How did you do this with your children? I teach adults, but I can imagine that after having teached children the whole day, it’s more difficult to concentrate on your own children too – especially if from the same yeargroup as the children in school. Or am I completely wrong?