Two Child-Free Days a Week: A Game Changer for My Business (and Sanity) *
For the first time in two years, I had a full business day without my kid at home. And damn, it was life-changing.
Since 2019, I’ve been running my web design business from home. When my son was born on January 3, 2023, I kept juggling work and parenting—no daycare, just full-time multitasking. It’s been incredible in so many ways: being there for every milestone, not rushing into childcare, and soaking up all the little moments.
But today? Today felt different. It felt… free.
If you work from home with a kid, you know the drill. The guilt is constant. When I focus on work, I feel like a bad parent. When I focus on my kid, I feel like I’m failing my business. It’s a never-ending tug-of-war.
And let’s not even talk about the random sick days that derail your entire week.
Right now, my son is in daycare part-time—just two days a week—but I already feel the difference. Today, I actually powered through my to-do list. I cleaned up, and the mess stayed cleaned up. Hell, I even had time to tweeze my eyebrows (which, if you know, you know).
But the biggest win? Mental clarity.
Knowing I have dedicated work time means I can actually focus, instead of constantly splitting my brain between client deadlines and snack requests. And when I’m with my kid, I can be fully present—without that nagging feeling that I should be working.
These two days? They’re going to change everything—my business, my productivity, my mental health. Do I miss him? Of course. But I also know that this balance is making me a better entrepreneur and a better parent.
To every work-from-home parent drowning in guilt: I see you. And if you’re thinking about making a change, even a small one? Do it. It might be the sanity-saver you didn’t know you needed.