Help for Work at Home Parents

At one time I could have titled this work at home moms because it seemed that only moms looked to work from their homes but today both mom and dads are making the change to work from their homes. I think the economy has made this the best choice for so many parents plus allows us to be able to spend more time with our families.
Where the problems start is being able to give our time to both our families and our jobs because both will be in our homes full-time. You do not leave one behind to do the other and this is where I would like to offer some advice.
We know working from home you will love your job and you will love your family so how do you make both happy at all times?
One of the main things I would advice anyone who is working from home is to find a great support system. I think everyone needs this because your friends and colleagues working outside their homes will not understand exactly what we go through and when you need some at home support your on line friends are great help and support with all your work questions and concerns.
I have also set my house up on a routine because I think when you work from home it is more difficult to keep it clean then when I wasn't there all day because you have the kids and yourself making messes all day. I have given each person in my family special duties that they must do on a daily basis so that each night when we go to bed the house is picked up for the next day. If you have the extra income and can you might also consider a cleaning service to come in once a week to help out with deep cleaning.
Last but not least is childcare. I personally don't want to send my children to daycare when I am at home but some work at home moms do send their children to daycare or have a personal nanny for their young children while they are working. I feel this is a individual decision that each of us must make. I have established things that allow me to work with my kids at home. A lot of times I take on work while my husband is home so that he can help out with the children while I am working or I also have lots of activities that my kids do while I am working so that they can be with mommy but also allow me to do my job.
I think these ideas will make your work at home job and family very happy and allow you to make a great paycheck without sacrificing your job or family.