I did this for a while when we first had a child. It was tough and I missed my family but we had to pay the bills down. I was able to stop after about 1 year.
3rd shift and family life is hard. But if you only have 1 child that goes to school, it's not that bad. You'ld be sleeping while they're at school, and wake up in time to pick them up.
I work a full-time job. 9-4 5 days a week. I also have a part-time job, that I work a few times a week as well. I still have plenty of time to spend with my family on the days I am not working. It is all about keeping a balance.