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4 Ways to Strike a Balance Between Family and Work Life When You Work From Home

Lacie Martin • October 28, 2020

For those who work from home, striking a balance between family and work life has never been easy. In fact, it’s one of the primary challenges work-from-home parents face on a daily basis. But when you have kids in the home, especially in summer or during a pandemic, the challenge rises to an entirely new level. Nonetheless, there are things you can do to achieve that elusive balance, or at least get closer to achieving it. Here are four suggestions and additional resources to help:

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1. Spend Time with Your Kids

One of the most practical ways to enhance family life is to spend quality time with your children. 

  • Look for exercise routines to do together such as yoga or running.
  • Find fun recipes online that you can cook together.
  • Hold weekly family events such as a movie night or camp night.

2. Find Ways to Occupy Their Time

When work or chores are calling you, help your kids find ways to stay engaged and occupied.

3. Make Time for Yourself

It’s also essential to carve out time to take care of your own health and well-being. 

4. Get Help Around the House

Instead of trying to conquer Everest all on your own, consider hiring professionals to help you with household duties. 

  • Bring in a professional organizer to get rid of the clutter and create a sense of order.
  • Find a qualified and reliable handyman you can call for home repairs that creep up.
  • And hire someone to keep your lawn well-maintained and beautiful.
  • Pooling water can put your home at risk, so have your gutters cleaned every few months.


One of the drawbacks of working from home is the difficulty of finding a balance between family and work life. However, by being intentional about making time for your kids and yourself, as well as hiring professionals to handle certain household duties, you can close in on that balance. Just try to stay consistent while also remaining open-minded to new ways that you can better manage your time. 


Article By Lacie Martin from RaiseThemWell.org

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