Work at home moms everywhere can relate to the dilemma of keeping kids busy while mom works. Of equal concern is the guilt that some feel over not being able to spend quality time with children during work hours. Moms are resourceful creatures, however, and here are a few of the tactics some are using to balance entertaining the children while working from home:

1. Move the office to a kid-friendly location. Don’t take working at home so literally. You are a location independent professional, after all, so pack up the laptop and take the kids to the nearest “fun zone”. Most major cities offer indoor playgrounds for children and many are even equipped with Wi-Fi. So, while the kids tire themselves out amidst a sea of colorful balls and intricate jungle gyms, mom can work nearby and everyone’s happy.

2. Visited your local YWCA or YMCA lately? Many offer structured activities for kids and, even better, Wi-Fi connections. While the kids will only likely be occupied for an hour or two, many moms are using this time as a way to hammer out important assignments…or at least get a head start on important tasks.

3. Join or start a childcare co-op. It’s likely that other work at home moms in your area are struggling with the same issues. Why not join forces and create a schedule that works for everyone? While a few moms work, other moms can help with childcare and vice versa.

These are just a few of the ways work at home moms are creatively juggling kids and work, what are some of yours?

Also, feel free to list a few kid-friendly places in your area offering Wi-Fi and space for moms to establish temporary offices.