Life has sped up dramatically compared to the past, changing how people approach careers and family planning. While balancing work and family can be challenging, many people have found ways to do so successfully. Having a clear strategy and open communication between parents is important to make agreed upon plans well in advance of having children. Job sharing allows parents to split work duties and maintain income while spending time with children. Telecommuting enables some workers to spend more flexible time at home with family while still being productive. Developing a plan ahead of time can help people balance careers and families in a less stressful way.