How to find your village as a work-from-home mom
March 10, 2026
For working parents, balancing the tasks of daily life — child care, meals and keeping up with the home — can feel exhausting. For some moms, choosing a remote job eases some of that stress. Remote work is beneficial in many ways. It often provides flexibility for school pick-ups and sick kiddos. But working from home comes with drawbacks, too — and loss of community can be a big challenge to overcome.
Remote work has risen in popularity, with about 68% of US companies offering some form of telework. Women are more likely to choose telework than men, but most parents find it is more stressful than on-site work. That’s due to issues like lack of work-life balance and interruptions during the work day. Many work-from-home mothers also report increased feelings of isolation without the lunch breaks and water cooler conversations that accompany traditional work.
