I'm a Dad with 6 children. My wife is a more-than-full-time Mom and homemaker. I've been primarily working from home for the past 10 years (and 3 children). It

I'm a Dad with 6 children. My wife is a more-than-full-time Mom and homemaker. I've been primarily working from home for the past 10 years (and 3 children). It sounds like your plans (part-time, primary caregiver for the child) isn't completely like my experience, but there are similarities. Critical success factors for me: * Have a separate workspace. I have to have a place that is for work, and away from wife & kids. * Training - the kids have to learn (& be reminded!) that when I'm working, I'm not available to play games/read stories/play outside. This applies to my wife as well... * Time for life, too. Sometimes the balance shifts the other way, and it's too easy to slip back into work because it's always right there... But it has been wonderful - I've been able to be much more involved in the lives of my children. We have lunch together. I was there when they learned to walk. They can come for a hug or to snuggle on my lap for a minute. I make it to school programs. I'm here when they come home from school. If you're comparing having 100% of the income (and spending 1/2 of it for taxes and daycare) vs. half the income and you get to "be there" every day as your child is growing, there's no comparison. Be there and enjoy your child. Though there will be days you'll say, "Why am I doing this, again?" there will be plenty of memories you'll treasure.