If you’re like many parents right now, you’ve been dealing with the chaos of trying to work from home while also taking care of your kids. Perfecting this balancing act takes time, as well as a lot of trial and error. It can feel downright impossible to juggle all of the new responsibilities that fall to you when you have to manage a full-time career on top of being a full-time parent. However, the resources below can help you get through it all.

Balancing Parenting, Work and other Responsibilities

Finding success in your career can feel overwhelming when you’re also trying to be the best parent possible. These tips can help you put your best self forward as you navigate parenting and working at the same time.

• Find activities that your kids can do by themselves while you’re working.

• Listen to parenting podcasts such as Danielle Rivenbark’s show Raising the Rivenbarks.

• Develop a consistent work-from-home schedule.

• Listen to music while working to improve focus and avoid family distractions.

• Don’t be afraid to hire professional housekeeping if you don’t have time to keep up with cleaning. 

Set Up an Ideal Workspace

Even if you develop habits that help you maintain a better balance between parenting and work, you can boost your productivity even more by carving out an office space at home.

• Choose the location of your desk carefully.

• Use light and decorations thoughtfully to boost your productivity.

• Look for ways to boost your internet speed if it’s slow.

• If your tech is outdated, invest in new Apple products to complete your home office.

Find Ways to De-stress Together

Having a dedicated home office area will help you keep your work and personal life separate, but sometimes it’s still hard to emotionally disconnect from work when the day is over.

• Doing yoga as a family can boost your moods.

• Cook a meal together as a family to strengthen your bond.

• Do some non-screen activities together, especially if you work on a computer.

Whether you love or hate working from home, it’s tough finding a healthy balance with your family and career responsibilities. Setting up a separate workspace, finding ways to relax together and using new techniques to boost your productivity can all help you navigate working and parenting from home.