Being the parent that stays home to take care of the kids when they are little can be challenging in so many ways. Firstly there are the emotional challenges of always being on call, and having very little adult conversation throughout the day. Not to mention the lack of sleep, or a moment to call your own. Then there are the money worries that are often associated with being a stay-at-home parent. The good news is there are some things you can do about the latter issue. In fact, there are several effective ways to make money why being a SAHP. Read on to discover what they are.
Offer child care services
One of the smartest ways to earn money as a SAHP is to offer childcare services to others. After all, you are already doing this for your own kids, and one or two more won’t make too much difference to your routine!
Of course, it’s worth noting that to start up a childcare business you need to have all the proper documentation in place. This usually means having the correct insurance, background checks, and home checks. Many people that offer this service also like to come up with a curriculum of activities, and learning as well, as this can help set parents’ minds at ease that their child will be getting the best of care while in your home. It it is vitally important that if you do choose this career path they you ensure you have completed the requisite training for example you would need to research Early Years Apprenticeships.
Find a part-time job that you can do from home
Another option for SAHP is to find a job that they can do from home, and that requires only part-time hours. This then means that they can arrange their work responsibilities around their childcare needs.
Sadly, sometimes finding such a flexible role can be tough. Although, by searching for terms like Part time jobs for retired people you can find things like helping people switch their energy supplier, and so increase your chances of finding something suitable. Indeed, both retired people and SAHP often share many of the same requirements when looking for part-time work that increases their income.
Resell items on eBay
The last option is one that many parents find themselves doing in a smaller capacity anyway – selling items on eBay. Indeed, if you have kids you will have decluttered your home of toys and clothes many times, and likely sold some of these on an online platform to make a little extra cash. However, what many people don’t release is that you can make plenty of money by doing this regularly.
Of course, you don’t have to limit yourself to selling old or unwanted items from around your home as you update it. Instead, you can source stock from garage sales, and charity shops, and even offer to take items from friends and family that no longer want them to sell in your store. You may even wish to invest in a pallet of Amazon returns, which come at a very reasonable price and can make far more than you buy them for when listed and sold separately on eBay.
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