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My Weekly Routine: Working from Home with Two Kids
Introduction
Working from home with two kids is both a blessing and a beautiful chaos. It means I can be there for every milestone, school drop-off, meltdown, and snuggle. But it also means I’ve had to build a schedule with flexibility baked in—and tools that keep me (mostly) sane.
In this post, I’m giving you a real look into my weekly routine as a work-from-home mom. If you’re juggling work, kids, and trying to stay productive, I hope this gives you ideas, encouragement, and maybe even a few laughs. Plus, I’ll share the exact tools I use—like,, and—as well as a free printable weekly schedule you can download to try your own version.
A Glimpse Into My Real Schedule
Every day in my house looks slightly different, but over time I’ve found a weekly rhythm that helps me balance parenting and productivity:
Monday: Planning, admin, light creative work
Tuesday – Thursday: Focused work blocks, meetings, content creation
Friday: Follow-ups, light tasks, house reset
Weekends: Family time, prep for next week
This routine didn’t fall into place overnight. It took trial, error, and learning to adjust based on nap schedules, teething phases, and surprise colds.
Morning Chaos
My mornings start at 6:30 AM, whether I like it or not—thanks to my toddlers’ built-in alarm clocks. Here’s how the first chunk of the day usually goes:
6:30 – 8:00 AM: Breakfast, dressing, school prep, clean-up
8:00 – 9:00 AM: School drop-off for the older one, a short walk with the younger
9:00 – 9:30 AM: Coffee, journal, plan the day (using Notion & Trello)
This part of the day is less about productivity and more about resetting my mind and ensuring the kids are settled. Once my youngest goes down for a nap, I get to work.
Nap Time Hustle
Nap time is gold. I usually get a 90-minute to 2-hour window, and I treat it like a mini sprint.
First 10 minutes: Set priorities with
Next 25 minutes: Focused work block using
5-minute break: Quick stretch, snack, maybe laundry
Repeat x2: I usually get 2-3 Pomodoros in during nap time
If I’m creating content, I batch tasks:
Monday: Outline blog posts
Tuesday: Write
Wednesday: Edit
Thursday: Email list & graphics
Friday: Social or admin
Even though it’s a short window, this time is incredibly productive when I guard it fiercely.
Evenings and Energy
By 5 PM, I’m in mom mode. Dinner, baths, bedtime routines—this is sacred family time.
But once the kids are asleep around 8:30 PM, I sometimes do a light work session if I have energy. Usually, it’s:
Finishing up emails
Designing graphics in Canva
Scheduling social posts
Reviewing my Trello board
I always check in with my weekly plan in Notion before bed. If I’m completely wiped, I give myself grace and rest.
Tools That Save Me
Here are the tools I rely on daily:
: I use Trello to plan my weekly and daily tasks. It’s visual and easy to update.
: My second brain! I store my content calendar, goals, project notes, and even meal plans here.
: A simple but powerful Pomodoro timer that keeps me focused and aware of time.
These tools are free or low-cost and can be customized to your own workflow. I’ll be sharing my exact Notion dashboard and Trello templates soon—make sure to to get them.
Lessons from Failing
Let me be honest—my routine didn’t magically appear. Here are a few painful but important lessons I’ve learned:
Overplanning backfires: I used to fill my calendar with 15 tasks a day. I never completed them and ended each day discouraged.
Kids’ needs come first: A sick day, teething baby, or skipped nap throws the whole plan off. Learning to be flexible and shift priorities has been key.
You need breaks too: Hustling non-stop leads to burnout. I now build in “nothing time” and try not to feel guilty about it.
Failing helped me refine what actually works. If I have 2 hours of focused time in a day, I’ve won.
Putting It All Together
Working from home with kids requires strategy, flexibility, and a sense of humor. Here’s my takeaway:
Create a loose weekly plan (grab my printable below!)
Protect nap time like a meeting
Use simple tools to stay organized
Lower the bar and celebrate progress
Plan for life to interrupt—and keep going anyway
If you want to try my system, and to get bonus resources. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
This isn’t a perfect routine, but it’s mine—and it works.
You’ve got this, mama.
