Work at
home moms learn by trial and error. It is a challenge to take care for the kids
and moms who home school have other things on their plates besides work. Home
schooling moms are becoming more popular. These moms teach their children
during certain hours and work during others. They have to plan the class for
the day while keeping clients happy. They also take care for the home and
prepare meals. Most are lucky to have a partner or spouse to help with the
chores.
Why are
these work at home moms so special? They are special because they are teaching
their children an education, but also teaching them that you also have to work
for a living. Both the parents and the children benefit by seeing what each
other does. When you think about moms that home school, you never think about
how they can do this and work. Most are work at home moms just like you and me
except they take on the responsibility of teaching their children a good
education.
These
moms can be an inspiration to all of us who work at home and never seem to find
time to get everything done. They manage their time wisely and succeed at work
and as a teacher. Another thing some home school moms will tell you is that it
is easier to take vacations or travel because the classroom comes along with
them and so does their work. They do have the life, however they work hard to
keep their families happy and secure.
I had a
chance to read a story about a work at home mom who had a slight problem with
her young child when she was on the phone with a client. This work at home mom
always scheduled her client calls during nap times so she could give her full
attention to the client. One day, her client was going to be gone for an
emergency and called her early. You can probably imagine how the story goes
from there, but maybe not.
As all of
us who are work at home moms realize that when the phone rings the kids need
our attention immediately. They never need us when we are just sitting there
with them, but the phone seems to trigger something in their little heads that says,
“You need your mom now”.
Well this
work at home mom really needed to talk to her client and tried so hard to find
a place in the house that would have quietness. She was running out of options
when she disappeared into the closet to finish her phone conversation. Her
little one was sitting on the couch watching TV when she came out of the closet
with all the information she needed from the client. He no longer needed her as
well.
Now you
might think this is a bit extreme, but sometimes work at home moms do have to
be very creative to get the job done. I have to laugh every time I think about
this story. I can see a grown woman running around the house looking for place
to hide to conduct business with a little running behind chasing her. We have
to do are we have to do to work at home and there are many stories about kids
and work at home moms.
Work at
home moms face some challenges that most moms never face. They have little ones
around all the time, cleaning, dinner, wash and the most important is family
time. How they can do all this and still have a home career, puts the work at
home mom on the super mom list. They can do everything and still have a happy
family life and make a living as well. Not many people can say the same thing.
Dads are
also getting into the work at home swing of things and have decided to set
beside their wife and make an income working from home. They lend a hand in
cleaning, wash, dinner preparation and taking care of the kids. Working from
home is not just for moms anymore. Some fascinating dads out there are just as
happy as moms to be at home with their children. Whatever their business
interest moms and dads that work at home are happier and the kids see mom and
dad more than before.
Work at
home moms and dads have blogs that detail their experiences with children and
the challenges of child rearing while working. Some of the stories are funny
and witty. They talk about the day as well as how the family survives every day
life. Some have stories that will make you laugh, while some will make you
wonder how they do it. Work at home moms and dads are a breed all their
own.
They
enjoy what they do and have a gift for different work niches. They are truly
exceptional in parenting and work. Most work at home moms and dads are just
like everyone else but they have a gift, they can spend time with their
children instead of using daycare. They are raising their families and loving
every minute of it.
Back in
2005, USA
did a feature on work at home moms. They defined them as moms who stay home and
take care of the children while earning an income. They mentioned some popular
businesses that have available work for moms who wish to stay home and make a
living. One work at home mom talked about working in pajamas and having to have
the ability to manage your time wisely. The article referred to this phenomenal
woman as a WAHM or mompreneur. They are moms who work for call centers, private
businesses, newspapers and magazines as well as for webmasters who look for
freelance writers.
Many moms
expressed their ability to schedule their own hours, be home when the kids are
home as well as manage the household chores. Why has this all become possible?
Because of the Internet and the technology, more and more moms and dads are
able to work at home doing just about any type of work. Outsourcing is another
reason this is possible. Companies no longer have to hire employees and pay
benefits, they can outsource the work to work at home moms, who get the job
done and love it.
The
article (http://www.usatoday.com/money/jobcenter/2005-07-19-call-center-moms-usat_x.htm)
was very informative and gave a good insight to work at home moms. It did talk
about the strange articles that work at home moms work, but it was a very
appealing article about work at home moms. The article might be a few years
old, but it does define moms who work from home and why they prefer this type
of work rather than a job away from home.
If you
are a work at home mom who is a freelance writer, you might appreciate a little
help in finding some tools that help you with a writing career. Two products
will help everyone are the Fly Fusion Pentop and the Read Please Proofreader. Both
of these products make things easier for the work at home moms who write.
The Read
Please Proofreader (http://www.readplease.com)
is an amazing software program that is free to use for thirty days before you
have to buy it. After the free trial period, the cost is affordable for a
fantastic program. The idea behind the reader is that it reads your article
word for word while a curser moves to every word. This will help you check your
work more efficiently for mistakes. I use this amazing program for every article.
I now have confidence that all my articles are checked properly.
The other
tool for work at home moms is the Fly Fusion Pentop (http://www.flyworld.com).
If you are tired of being tied to a desktop or laptop computer, you can use the
Fusion Pen to write your words on a special Fusion paper and transfer the words
to your computer by way of the USB port into a word document. Now this amazing
little gadget frees you from the computer. Go anywhere you want and when the
words come to you, write them down so you do not lose the thought.
Sit on
the couch with the kids, watch TV and use your Fly Fusion Pentop to write your
article. After the article is done, just transfer it your computer on your own
time. This pen works great for work at home moms who write as well as children
in school and business executives. It is a little pricy, but well worth it if
it gets you away from the computer for whatever reason.
I was planing to write about building your first web site for your home business, but while doing research I came across Dawud Miracle’s blog which is intended to help independent professionals build a successful website. Check it out.
Anyway, from there I reached a truly amazing post about link building. The post on manish pandey’s blog contains 15 interviews with link building gurus. If you don’t have a site yet you might not appreciate this info, but be sure to bookmark this post - I promise you’ll need it sooner than you think…
Work at home moms often have a tight budget, especially when first starting. You want to get the word out quickly, but you need quick and easy marketing ideas.
One simple marketing idea is to create business cards. Print your own or use an online service. Carry some with you to hand out when the opportunity comes around. Along with cards, flyers are great for promoting. Create a simple design on your computer and print them. Place one on bulletin boards in grocery stores, your kids preschool and the library.
One of the simplest marketing tactics for WAHM is to write articles about your business. Write a short one at least once week. Make sure it is related to your business. For example, if you are into making gift baskets, write up an article with 5 reasons togive a gift basket anytime. Submit to article directories like ezinearticles.com, isnare.com or ladypens.com. Be sure your link to your website is included in the resource box.
Join and participate in forums related to your business, home businesses and work at home mothes.Post quality answers to questions. Don’t blatantly advertise, just have a link back to your website in your signature line. Forums are great for building not only business relationships but you’ll meet some wonderful people who have the same interests.
Coupons and contests are another great promotional idea. Offering your product or service as a prize through a contest can turn visitors into customers. If you don’t want to run the contest on your own website, offer your product or service on someone else’s contest.Set up a special coupon for your existing customers or those who sign up for your newsletter.
You can use these simple and easy marketing ideas while working from home and see how yourbusiness grows.
Working around children can often be like juggling tigers in a three ring circus. With a little planning work at home moms can tame those tigers. Get creative with your scheduling. If your kids don’t nap or you need to nap when they are, then schedule work while Grandma or Dad can watch the kids. Avoid using the electronic babysitter (TV). Encourage your kids to find create ways to entertain themselves, like with crafts, books or make believe. Outsource as much as possible within your budget. When others are working on part of the project it won’t take as long to accomplish. And finally, plan ahead. Know what tasks need to be done before you sit down to work on your business.
But then again, sometimes they are just to cute for you to work…
I’ve been searching the web for ideas about balancing work and family while working at home. Here is a short summery of what I’ve found:
“Finding a good balance between work and family when working from home can be difficult. Sometimes you end up folding laundry while speaking to a client or you spend your evening working because the computer’s calling you to check your email.
For balance it is necessary to define your work area. Find a spot to set up a home office, even if it’s only a corner of your bedroom. Defining your workspace lets your family and you know when you’re working and when your “Mom”.Shut the door if possible to avoid distractions.
Sit down with your significant other and map out a time each day or week for your work schedule. There will be some tasks that will need to be taken care of outside this time, such as seminars or checking email. By having a set schedulewhile hubby takes care of the kids, of a few hours each week allows you to get most of your work done. Be sure to set aside time spent exclusively with family. And of course pencil in some free time for your self—no quick emails. Stick to it as much as possible!
Let the family know the rules. Help them understand that what you’re doing is serious work and you need their support. Don’t let them interrupt unless it’s an emergency. You will all soon adjust to the new habits and your work will go smoother and quicker.
Reexamine your schedule every so often and make adjustments when necessary”.
Yes, I know, nothing spectacular here. Basically I think It’s all about you. Your will and determination are what count. What one has to do is GO FOR IT, and make changes and adjusments on the fly.
Working from home can leave us feeling isolated and stressed, and the best cure is of course laughter. For a bit of humor today, why not listen to Sarah maizes. I love her.
Not enough? Why don’t you try this site for a good laugh. It’s a collection of hilarious, cute and inspiring quotes right from kids minds. As they say, “from the mouth of babes”, they sometimes hit upon the truth in a roundabout way. Categories range from family and friends to school and wise beyond their years.
