* If you work at home make a schedule and stick to it! From x:xx to x:xx you are “at work”.

* Likewise for the family time, set aside 30 minutes each day that everyone is focused on doing something together … anything at all.

* Set your priorities and adjust as needed, they can change monthly, weekly, daily.

* Keep a to-do list, things that need to be done, including time for yourself.

* Have a family/household meeting to communicate each others goals and needs for the current timeframe (once a month?).

* Follow a daily pattern or routine so that everyone is on the same page and knows what to expect.

* Have a menu plan to save loads of kitchen and shopping time and leave more time for talking and enjoying the evening together.

* Make room in the family budget for small outings like a trip to the movies, or a day at the zoo once a month to get everyone out and about and having fun together.

* Multi-task, put away the dishes while you’re on the phone, or dust the electronics while you’re waiting for a file to download.

* Bedtime, and not just for the kids, set one for yourself too so you can get a good nights sleep.