King bell
VIP Contributor
When people talk about the best jobs, they usually mean full time work that can be done from anywhere. For stay at home parents, this is less the case. Finding part-time work may not be as easy as finding a job with flexible hours and a flexible location. What are some of the best options for staying home with your kids?
According to Pew Research Center and U.S Department of Labor statistics, stay-at-home mothers make up 8% of workers in America today and more than 30% of employees who have children under 13 years old at home.
Below are ideas for stay -at-home parents that work well with children of all ages.
Babysitting is an obvious choice. New parents might prefer to have you come to their home and watch their kids, but many parents like the opportunity to take a break in an environment they know and trust, like a friend or family members house. You can charge more when you go to the client's house as opposed to a public area such as McDonalds or Starbucks. In any case, make sure you have the mom's cell phone number before you leave. The last thing you want is to be in the middle of the woods with a crying baby.
Maid service may not be ideal for those who don't mind getting their hands dirty, but might bring in some good money if you can convince your spouse that living quarters are cleaner than before. Cleaning jobs are versatile and often work great for stay-at-home parents, especially if kids are young or a business is involved.
Pet-sitting may actually be the best fall back option for stay-at-home parents. This is a great way for stay-at -home parents to make extra money, even if it's part time. You will need to charge about twice as much for pet-sitting than babysitting or maid service since this is most likely a one off job and you will require your own transportation.
If you have an in home daycare, this can help you keep your hours consistent when kids are young and free up more time during the week to do other things.
According to Pew Research Center and U.S Department of Labor statistics, stay-at-home mothers make up 8% of workers in America today and more than 30% of employees who have children under 13 years old at home.
Below are ideas for stay -at-home parents that work well with children of all ages.
Babysitting is an obvious choice. New parents might prefer to have you come to their home and watch their kids, but many parents like the opportunity to take a break in an environment they know and trust, like a friend or family members house. You can charge more when you go to the client's house as opposed to a public area such as McDonalds or Starbucks. In any case, make sure you have the mom's cell phone number before you leave. The last thing you want is to be in the middle of the woods with a crying baby.
Maid service may not be ideal for those who don't mind getting their hands dirty, but might bring in some good money if you can convince your spouse that living quarters are cleaner than before. Cleaning jobs are versatile and often work great for stay-at-home parents, especially if kids are young or a business is involved.
Pet-sitting may actually be the best fall back option for stay-at-home parents. This is a great way for stay-at -home parents to make extra money, even if it's part time. You will need to charge about twice as much for pet-sitting than babysitting or maid service since this is most likely a one off job and you will require your own transportation.
If you have an in home daycare, this can help you keep your hours consistent when kids are young and free up more time during the week to do other things.