Balance, balance, balance! It’s the mantra of almost every mama out there, and if there’s anything more intense than staying home and raising little ones, it’s finding time in our day to do things like make money. As moms, we don many hats at any given second. We wipe noses, wipe tears, apply Band-Aids, teach letters, and change ... Read More
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How to Flex Your Duties as a New Telecommuting Parent
No matter how much time you get off from work to spend with your newborn baby, eventually, you have to face the reality of going back. It’s sad, and just the thought of it can heighten your anxiety. Your baby has been your world. Sure, work has crept in the back of your thoughts on occasion, but knowing you didn’t have to go was ... Read More
15 Work-at-Home Jobs You Can Do While Raising Children
Sometimes, working from home can seem like a pipe dream, especially when you have children to raise. Are there any work-from-home jobs that you can do while still caring for your little ones? Yes, there are. What's more, many of them are easier to get into than you might think. No magic job will earn you millions overnight. ... Read More
Maternity Leave: What It’s Like When You Work From Home
Being self-employed can be incredibly liberating. You are allowed to follow your passions and make your own rules. Being self-employed can also be incredibly burdensome. If you aren’t working, you aren’t making money. When it comes to taking long periods of time off work, like maternity leave, self-employed women must be more ... Read More
Rules For When Both Parents Work From Home
"Whaa, Whaa," screams my 4-month-old at 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM, and then at 5:00 AM comes our morning wake up call, "Mommy, daddy where are you"? Since my husband works from home, he gets my 2-year-old out of bed so I can "sleep in". This is where stay-at-home moms everywhere get jealous, thinking, "your husband works from home and ... Read More