{"id":3000077057,"date":"2025-01-13T14:37:48","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T19:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/?p=3000077057"},"modified":"2026-02-13T10:14:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T15:14:06","slug":"5-tips-for-balancing-work-and-childcare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/research-insights\/5-tips-for-balancing-work-and-childcare","title":{"rendered":"5 tips for balancing work and childcare"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019ve ever wondered what it\u2019s like to work two full-time jobs, ask a parent. Juggling a career and a family is notoriously difficult, but it shouldn\u2019t be anymore, not in the age of flexible work. We\u2019re seeing a growing demand for flexibility in every sense of the word \u2013 from office space and working hours all the way to how we approach work-life balance and mental health at work<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s face it: a good work-life balance benefits everyone \u2013 you, your family, and even your employer. It\u2019s no secret that you need to be happy with your work, workload, and schedule to hit your KPIs and reach peak performance. In contrast, both you and your productivity suffer if you hear stress and burnout restlessly banging on your door. Fortunately, we now attribute greater importance to achieving this healthy balance between work and life, something especially game-changing for working parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successfully managing your time between family and work duties also means you have more energy left to care for your children. This way, they can get all the love and attention they need from you to develop and thrive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, how do you efficiently balance work and family life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Communicate and negotiate with your employer<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Employers can and should support parents<\/a> who have returned to work, but this is often a two-way street. Make sure to engage in an honest dialog with your employer about what your family and childcare needs are so they can better meet them. The challenges of balancing work and family could be different for everyone, so finding a solution to your unique situation should involve open discussions with your superiors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Generally, employers could help with finding a flexible work schedule that serves both you and the business well. This could mean working predominantly from home or simply adjusting your working hours to be able to drop off and pick up the little ones from daycare. Other options you could negotiate are help with childcare expenses or even on-site childcare services. For instance, many WeWork locations offer designated rooms for new moms<\/a> to make their transition back to work smoother.<\/p>\n\n\n