Flexible Jobs for Parents

Careers that let you work from home.

~ 1 minute read

Staying at home with the kids is something that many mothers and fathers think they simply can’t afford to do. However, if you absolutely don’t want to go back to the workplace, there are several options you may want to consider. Setting up your own business is a definite possibility — you might even end up making more than your previous salary.

Check out our list of work-from-home possibilities and see if any might work for you (all of the following can be adapted to become work-from-home businesses):

Blogger

Editor

Copywriter

Proofreader

Translator

Author

Technical Writer

Music Teacher

Art Teacher

Calligrapher

Cartoonist

Web Developer

Web Designer

Entrepreneur

Medical Transcriptionist

Graphic Designer

Bookkeeper

Tax Preparer

Social Media Manager

Travel Agent

Craft Artist

Engraver

Childcare Worker

Consultant

Photographer

Event Planner

Health/Nutrition Coach

Hairdresser

Aesthetician

Make-Up Artist

Nail Technician

Massage Therapist

Sewer/Seamstress

Upholsterer

Furniture Finisher

Personal Trainer

Life Coach

Cake Designer/Decorator

Recipe Developer

Hypnotherapist

Illustrator

Dog Groomer

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