Just when it seemed like being a corporate mom was the epitome of sacrifice and hard work, along comes an avalanche of women who are taking things one step further to become WAHM's, or Work at Home Moms.

WAHM's not only bring home the bacon like their corporate counterparts, they also in many cases provide full-time childcare. While it has many obvious benefits, like the fact that your children don't become just a picture on your desk at work, there are also pitfalls. After all, it can become like having two full time jobs - and then some.

Here are five tips for being a success and avoiding burn out as a WAHM:

Make Time to Work - Set your business hours and try to stick to them. If you have small children, they can vary, but try to make your work the same time each day so that you can establish a routine. This will also help to stifle the feeling that you are "always working."

Be Present with Your Children - You probably decided to work from home because you wanted to be with your children, right? If you are with them and your head is still full of work - you're only present in body, not in spirit. Make your time with your kids your time and theirs. Shut off the cell phone if you can and don't let the TV become their babysitter.

Create Boundaries - This also goes to points one and two. Your clients or employer need to know that you are there for them during your business hours and that the rest of the time - you have a family to tend to. Believe it or not, most of them will respect this and think of you as a more quality or in demand person for it.

Find time for You - With work, the kids, household duties and maybe even a husband, it can be near impossible to find time for yourself. However, you must do this to keep your wits as a WAHM. Even if you can just find five minutes for some quiet meditation, a good book or a bath, it will make your day go more smoothly and will have long-term health benefits. If you have a hard time doing this, grab the stroller and take your kids for a walk or try breathing deeply as you are at your desk. Little things like this can add up to a lot.

Don't Get Isolated - The life of a WAHM can be pretty isolated and many miss the camaraderie of the office. However, you are in an office with a connection to millions online. Make the most of it. There are a TON of networking opportunities out there for work from home moms, including message boards, chat sites and email discussion lists. Your town may also have a local chapter of one of many WAHM clubs and groups. Take a little coffee break each day and dig deep into the plethora of information online and you'll have a new group of friends in no time that understand exactly the challenges you face day to day.

These are just a few tips for surviving and thriving in the WHAM lifestyle. Looking for a place to begin to find real balance? Visit now at ModernSage.com, the women's health and wellness community that provides sage advice for practical living.