Mamashealth.com Home Work Environment Business and family Business names Business plans Choosing a business Copyright Dream jobs Finding a business partner Green jobs Help! Surviving a financial crisis High paying jobs without a college degree Injured workers Job interview tips Lunch interview tips Marketing tips Most dangerous jobs Negotiate severance pay New mom etiquette Overdemanding boss Quick hiring Salary tips Spouse laid off Starting a business Switching careers Thank you letters Tips to get a raise Turn down an offer Tips to get more vacation time Undermining workers Work from home scams Working from home Workplace fatalities Writing a resume Links Email Mama Dress For Success Choosing clothes that fit Dating a Co-Worker	How to balance work and family life Finding a balance between work and family is a very important issue to men, women and employers. In the United States, nearly 50 percent of families have two wage earners. Tips on how to balance work and family life Look for a job with a company that has family friendly policies. Studies show that companies that have family friendly policies have more productive employees and retain those employees longer than those that do not. Follow the same routine each day so your children know what to expect. Let children do as much as they can by themselves, such as get dressed, brush their hair, feed the dog or cat, or pour themselves cereal. This will help your children feel independent while also freeing you up to do other things. Keep breakfast simple and portable. Spend quite time alone with your significant other. The video below offers more great examples and techniques on how to balance work and family life.
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