I have been working from home for about 6 years. Rule number one is to set boundries and plan on having to remind family and freinds almost daily. My husband still thinks because I'm home I can stop working when ever he needs me to run an errand or meet him for lunch. Same with my daughter she still asks me to watch the kids at the last minute or just drops in with them. Nothing stops work faster than three kids under five wanting their mama! Rule nuber two learn to say no without feeling guilty. Rule number three be flexible. The great thing about working from home is that you can be their for the really important things without having to explain yourself to anyone. Rule number four set up a tentative schedule of what you would like to get done. That way you don't get distracted by housework, phone calls or a really good old movie. But don't beat yourself up if you can't do or be everywhere. It's your life and only you know what your personal balance is. I'm happy if I meet need deadlines for my job and I'm there for the important stuff with my family. The house may not always be perfect but I've learned to be OK with that. Working from home isn't for everyone even if it sounds like the perfect solution before you try it. Some just aren't cut out for it and that's OK. You only live once so make your life fit you, not what someone else thinks it should be.

I am running two companies (International Event Design and South Florida Baby Planners) and caring for my toddler all while working on my license as a Mental Health Counselor. What I find helpful is to set a work schedule for your home office. Early morning (6-9am) and late night (10-12pm) and sneak in some during my daughter's nap time. This way everyone knows that I am not available during those hours and it works best for me since everyone is asleep at my house during those hours.
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Do you actualy like your job at home? What are your reasons for working at home? Sometimes I think you need to ask yourself that. I f it is just as stresful as working at the office- what's the point? Your kid can feel that. My work at home business is totally family oriented. I can do it from anywhere. If I am on th e phone and my kids walk in and ask me a question, it actually perks up my business because the person on the phone can see "cool, I can do this with my kids too!, It is okay" They realize this is the way they want to live- not stressed out and yelling at the kids to get out of the room cuz you are on the phone! I can show you how we do it!
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I have my own law office from home and I set the boundaries early. For starters, I have unequivocally refused any play-date or play-group outings, saying that I work. By now, people recognize that I am totally unavailable in the day and don't usually ask me for things anymore.

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I used to run into the same challenge. Now, during work hours, I just don't answer the door unless I'm expecting someone. I have caller ID on my cell phone, and if family or friends call, I let them go to voicemail and call back only if it's urgent. Otherwise, I'll wait until lunchtime. I found that everyone will just push the boundaries as much as you let them, so for me, it works better to say "I'd love to [do x,y,z], but unfortunately, my schedule's booked. How about during lunch or after work?"

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I totally understand. My children are all grown with their own lives. Its my husband who thinks I can get up and go at anytime. I try to schedule time especially with my spouse on the days he is off, so we do the grocery shopping, a movie/lunch date and other running around, even maybe watch a movie at home.

I think other friends and relatives, grown children, you just have to say, "Hey let me check my schedule" or I won't be available until...... My youngest who is in the same city likes to call to ask if I can keep the baby and that is my response. If I can, I will say, "Yes", but you need to return by....given time. If she is not back on time, the next time is a definite, "NO". So the next time asked, if I am available, she picks him up on time. Stay firm and stick to your 'guns' so to speak.

Lots of luck.

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It is hard. Somedays it feels like I have to squeeze work in between all of the family commitments. I think family forgets that you're working and not just home all day.

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I am a mother of 2 and I love spending every min. I can with my kids. My son is in Preschool right now and he loves it. I work a 8 to 5 job and hate it! I have to miss so many thing at his school b/c my boss has no heart. I know it will be the same way when my little girl goes to school in 2 years. I would love to find some thing I can do from my house. I am a very hard worker and am willing to learn whatever it may take. If you can help me out in any way please do!!!!