Working from home is an excellent option, especially if you want to spend more time with your children. However, reality sets in when they are on summer vacation and your children are at home during normal working hours. Learn to manage the additional distractions that occur during summer, when you work from home. Image credit by Sajid Nazeer Plan Ahead Plan activities and schedule them ahead of time. This generally involves enrolling your children in summer camps so that they can have something to do in the afternoon. It is important to ensure that the camps you choose are of the interest of your children. If going to camp isn't an option, think about creating activities that will keep them entertained and your office is quiet for a few hours throughout the day. Plan ahead and try to complete major tasks before school ends for summer vacation. Prioritize the most important tasks, and then work on them as quickly as you can before the mid-May timeframe comes aro...