Being a single mom can present numerous challenges in parenting. Not only do you have to fulfill the role of mom, but you may also need to take on the responsibilities of dad. Working can be difficult, and you’ll need to cover child care costs unless you work during school hours. Finding jobs you can do from home might be the best way to stay afloat while your child is too young for school.
Day Care
You could run a day care from your home and take care of other children. Your child would have playmates, and you’d be earning some money. Some states require licensing for this, but it’s not a difficult process.
Virtual Assistant
If you have office experience, you might want to work as a virtual assistant. You won’t need many clients, and you can sometimes pick up a former employer as a client in this situation. They already know you and your work, so they are often willing to hire you as a virtual assistant. You’ll be responsible for various tasks, mostly using the computer. You can plan to work at your leisure as long as your little one allows you to work. Many moms choose to work during nap times, get up earlier, and stay up after their little one goes to bed to make up their hours.
Social Media Expert
This job is ideal for work-from-home moms. You will set up pages for businesses on social media sites and update these sites daily, every other day, weekly, or however the business wishes. They will communicate with you via phone or email.
Build Websites
You can build websites for businesses. Many businesses pay well to have someone build them a website. You can easily learn to do this in your spare time and make some money.
Seamstress
If you’re handy with a sewing machine, you can work as a seamstress. You can charge something like $2 per pair to hem pants or $2 per skirt, etc. Call or stop into local thrift stores and offer your services for clients or offer to mend clothing at a reasonable fee and then bring it back. You may find you have a lot of work available to you.
Mentor
Mentor teen moms and teach them how to be good moms. Many programs are looking for good mom role models to do this sort of thing.
Tutoring
If you’re good in a specific subject, you might be a great tutor. Leave your card with local homeschooling associations, school districts, colleges, libraries, and the like. You may find you have more business than you know what to do with.
Teach a Musical Instrument
If you play piano, guitar, violin, etc., you could teach music lessons. Many parents pay up to $50 per hour for these lessons. Most areas vary from $15 to $25, but more advanced lessons cost more.
Working from home takes determination and energy, but if you’re determined not to pay child care costs for your own child, these ideas may just keep you afloat.
