Working from home can be a challenge, with all the distractions to contend with. However, what if you have a pint-size toddler to take care of and still meet your deadlines? Here are some tips to keep everyone happy:

Enlist Some Help

If you have a big deadline and need time to write, consider hiring a babysitter for a few hours or having Grandma take your child out of the house for the day. This can be a lifesaver when you need to focus on the task at hand.

Work at night or early morning

By now, you have an idea of when your child will go down for bed and when he’s going to get up. Take advantage of this free time and get work done. Also, if your child is still taking a nap, take advantage of that time.

Have Some Tricks Up Your Sleeve

Toddlers are forever getting into things and need lots of attention. Have some tricks up your sleeve to keep your child entertained. A big box of toys in the office will work or put them in their highchair with juice and a snack. This will give you at least a few minutes.

Keep Your Cool

You may be working on the computer, when a container of pencils crashes to the floor or your toddler finds the stack of mail and starts going through it. This is one of those times you may want to give up on working. Patiently clean up the mess or take away the object and get them busy working on something else.

Plan Work for One Day a Week

If you find it’s too hard to fit in work when you are home with your toddler, consider working one day a week, such as Saturday, when your spouse is home or a relative can provide babysitting.

With a little creative thinking and a lot of patience, there are ways to get stuff done, even with a little one to take care of!