Balancing Work and Family: Discover 10 Ideal Work-From-Home Jobs for Moms. Trying to balance work, kids, your home, your own goals (and still have energy left at the end of the day) is a lot. I’ve been there. And I know what it feels like to want more income, more freedom, and more time with your child… but not know what actually works. The good news? There are real work-from-home jobs that allow you to earn money without sacrificing your life as a mom. Not jobs that sound go