We have four young children. We schedule tabletop schoolwork (language arts, fine motor activities, math) in the mornings. They don't seem to have the balancing skills or attention to do work away from home, but we do listen to some audiiobooks in the car. The kids help with chores; we work together as a family during chore time. They can vacuum, wash down cupboards and table, fold wascloths, put away their laundry, clear the table, etc. I think it is important to have them realize the work required to maintain a household. However, it also is important to know though that our house is never clean like it used to be! I go to a 24 hour gym after the kids are in bed while my partner is home. We go to a lot of sports and I get to talk to parents during those classes. Some parents drop off and do errands during class times, but I don't feel comfortable with that. The internet, forums abd facebook, keep me connected. All the kids have nap or rest time after lunch to maintain everyone's sanity. We shop as a family. Most errands are done together. My partner can take the kids when I have an appointment or we schedule a sitter. On the weekend we have family time but also we take some time for each parent to have a couple hour break. I'm not an early riser so my partner wakes up early with the kids and has time with them until she has to go to work. Good luck!