I ran out of time on the show today, but as promised, here is the top ten list of rules that you should have for yourself to stay balanced, healthy and sane when trying to "do it all" from home:

1. Slow down your pace: You are your own boss now...and no one else can slow it down for you. You have to take control and do it yourself.
2. Work with other parents... not just because its good to support them and goes a long with the mission of OurMilkMoney...but because they are way more likely to understand this slower business pace. It’s becoming a trend. It’s actually catching on in the parent entrepreneur community- which is so fabulous. Just because we are sacrificing our time does not mean that we need to sacrifice the integrity of the work we do, and in most cases, the integrity is much greater than it was when it was being done in corporate America.
3. Never apologize for your children... Other parents working with you on the other end of the phone call will respect it and pass it on in the community. You may excuse yourself to deal with your children while in the middle of a business call...but do not apologize for them. EVER.
4. Do not attempt to work when you should be parenting. This is going to take some effort. You need to literally sit down and draw out a schedule- with your spouse... This is one example of how the family needs to work together to acheive the goal of bringing one parent home. You need to set aside time to work, and avoid doing it during the day when your kids need your attention... you cannot count on that as work time... that is bonus time if you happen to get some time away to answer emails...don’t rely on it or it will make you crazy- and your kids will learn to resent you for it. Keep the 2 activities as seperate as you possibly can. 
5. Set a cut off time. My time is 11pm. That is when I stop working, shut my lap top and climb into bed for an hour of a “wind down” activity. No work is allowed. I can watch TV, read, do a crossword, whatever, as long as its not work.
6. Limit your hours on the weekend...that is family time. I know its hard...but give yourself some ground rules. I am not saying I don’t work on the weekends, but I’ve given myself guidelines such as this: I will not work more than 5 hours in a weekend, or if I work one day, I can’t work the next. Set limits.
7. Make house chores fun time with the kids. It really does work. I’ve learned to get my kids involved in my household chores...doing laundry, meal time, cleaning up, grocery shopping.  I CAN include them in these things where I can’t include them when I am working. I try not to work in front of them anymore, but when I do... they resent it a lot less because they are getting ample attention from me at other times during the day.
8. The "working spouse" has got to step up. I don’t want to hear the excuse “Don’t I get to relax?  I was working all day!” yeah....no... doesn’t fly in this century...we were all working all day and we have got to make sacrifices. 
9. Take time to enjoy your life. This is why you came home, isn’t it?  Call your own shots and be in charge of your own schedule!
10. Schedule your own weekend at the "nuthouse" every once in awhile. Make a deal with your spouse and give each other 2 free "getaway" weekends a year. Check in to a motel and do nothing for a weekend. Rest, relax, reboot...get away and have no responsibilities for 2 days. If you can't afford a motel...house sit for a friend...visit a relative...just get away and DO NOTHING. It will recharge your batteries and keep you healthy.