How to Work From Home When the Kids Are on Summer Break

by | Jun 3, 2025 | denver coworking, June 2025 | 0 Comments

Hint: Coworking Might Just Save Your Sanity. 

Summer: that magical season of popsicles, pool days, and absolutely zero structure. For kids, it’s the best time of the year. For parents working from home? It’s… well, let’s just say it’s a test of patience, multitasking, and your noise-canceling headphones.

How to Work From Home when the Kids are on Summer Break

Balancing Zoom calls with snack requests and finding a moment of focus amidst spontaneous living room dance parties is no small feat. If you’re feeling the pressure, you’re not alone. We’ve rounded up a few practical (and sanity-saving) strategies to help you navigate the work-from-home chaos—and why Enterprise Coworking might just be your secret summer escape.

  1. Set Summer Expectations (for Everyone)

It might be their break, but that doesn’t mean your job is on pause. Create a summer schedule that outlines work hours, playtime, and screen time. Kids thrive on routine—even if it's a looser summer version. Hang it on the fridge, color-coded and all, so everyone knows what to expect (and when not to burst into your office asking where their favorite swim goggles went).

Pro Tip: Build in independent activities during your most critical work hours. Think: crafts, puzzles, LEGOs, or "quiet time bins" they can grab on their own.

  1. Embrace Flexible Working Hours

If your job allows, consider shifting your schedule slightly. Early mornings or evenings can offer that blissful quiet you crave—plus, you won’t feel as guilty when you log off to join a mid-afternoon water balloon battle. Productivity doesn’t have to stick to a 9-to-5 when summer’s in full swing.

  1. Designate a Distraction-Free Zone

Easier said than done, we know. But having a space that signals this is work time (even if it’s just a corner of the dining room) helps create mental boundaries—for you and the kids. Use visual cues like a “do not disturb” sign or headphones to gently remind them you’re not available for the latest YouTube discovery.

But if your home has more chaos than corners? That brings us to the game-changer…

  1. Coworking: Your Break from Their Break

Sometimes, you just need to get out. If working from home is starting to feel more like working from a daycare, coworking is your escape plan with WiFi and coffee.

At Enterprise Coworking, we offer a peaceful, productive space where you can actually hear yourself think (and your coworkers won’t ask for snacks every ten minutes). Whether you need a dedicated desk a few times a week, a private office, or just a change of scenery to knock out your deadlines, we’ve got you.

Here’s what makes it work:
  • Free coffee and tea all day long
  • Onsite gym access (because endorphins are helpful when it’s only Monday)
  • A tight-knit community of professionals (who totally get what you’re juggling)
  • Conference rooms and private phone booths for focused calls, meetings, or just a quiet minute to think
  • Beautiful, light-filled common areas designed to inspire creativity and support productivity—no LEGOs in sight

You’ll be surprised how quickly a few coworking days can recharge your energy and refocus your workflow.

Try it Out:

Not sure if coworking is the answer? Grab a day pass and see how a few hours away can completely shift your week. (Spoiler: it can.)

  1. Don’t Try to Do It All

Let’s be real—summer is going to get messy. Some days, you’ll be a rockstar balancing deadlines and sunscreen reapplications. Other days, screen time might run a little longer than you’d like. And that’s okay.

Give yourself grace, delegate when you can, and remember: this season is temporary. You’re doing the best you can, and that deserves a round of applause (or at least a second coffee).

Final Thoughts

Summer break doesn’t have to mean the end of productivity. With a few smart strategies—and a little help from a space like Enterprise Coworking—you can make it through without sacrificing your sanity (or your job performance).

Because yes, the kids deserve a break.
But you do, too.

Ready to reclaim your workday? Schedule a tour or stop by Enterprise Coworking—we’ll have the coffee brewing.

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