Who says being a superparent is one easy job? It is already difficult to handle several work-related tasks. Most definitely, work becomes more daunting if kids are around. But that does not mean you can’t manage both huge responsibilities especially if you are armed with these tips:

1. Try to have a flexible schedule.
It is common for companies these days to offer telecommuting positions to their employees. You can do your job at home for a day or two and report to the office for the remainder of the working week. It is considered a benefit. But telecommuting is at hand to actually help firms cut costs. So it’s a win-win-win solution for you, the company, and your kids.

As a parent, having a flexible schedule will be an advantage to you as you can have some time with your kids.

2. Free your weekends.
When it comes to work, consider Saturdays and Sundays holy and free. These are the best times to go out with your family or simply bond with your children. You can watch their weekend soccer or basketball games, play videogames, read great books together, watch movies, and other activities you may never get to do when you are working. This way, you will also notice that you feel refreshed the following Monday.

3. Leave your work at the office.
If you are reporting to an office, make it a point to not bring any workload at home. Consider it a sacred place where you can relax. This also helps you free up some time before going to bed and talk to your kids about school and their personal lives. You will also feel de-stressed. If you really really need to bring your job at home, check tip number four below.

4. Consider working at home.
Check the Internet. There are already plenty of work-at-home jobs you can take. This allows you to set up a home office where you can immediately check your kids anytime you like. But you should still detach your working time with your kids’ time. You can do this by separating your workspace from the rest of the house. Have a wall divider or a customized door and tell your kids you should not be disturbed on a certain time because you are working. For more of this, read tip number five below.

5. Work when it is time to do so.
You will never get to have anything done if you constantly allow your children to disturb you when you are working. Unless it is an absolute emergency, make sure your working time is focused on the tasks at hand. This way, you do not end up extending your working hours.

6. Develop a schedule.
As much as possible, allocate a good time to be with your children every day. It does not have to be long. In fact, 1 hour is already enough. After all, the most important is the quality of time, not the quantity.

7. Be sweet.
You don’t have to do anything grand just to tell your kids you love them. Before going to work, a note posted on the refrigerator, a hearty breakfast once they wake up, or a short stroll on the park on the way to school will be enough to make them feel you have not forgotten them.