| and homeschooling is becoming more popular as | | | | prepackaged curricula that offer structure and |
| many parents need to earn income while | | | | allow children to work independently. Others |
| educating their children at home. Some parents | | | | prefer a more relaxed homeschooling method |
| who work at home while homeschooling need a | | | | that involves learning through everyday life. |
| full time income. Others need supplemental income | | | | In addition to finding the right program, teach your |
| to pay for homeschooling activities, curriculum and | | | | child good work habits and time management |
| supplies. | | | | skills. Set small goals that can be reached |
| Here are five tips for homeschooling and working: | | | | independently. Use audiobooks, educational videos |
| 1. Find the right work at home moms opportunity. | | | | and computer programs to supplement direct |
| Think about the needs of your children and how | | | | teaching. |
| much time you have available. Figure out how | | | | 4. Find a schedule that works for your family. You |
| much income you need to earn. | | | | don't have to conduct lessons during typical school |
| You may be able to arrange telecommuting in | | | | hours. Consider teaching during evenings or on |
| your current position. If that option is not available, | | | | weekends, and teach science, history and |
| consider working in a virtual call center, starting | | | | electives one or two days per week. |
| your own business or joining a direct sales | | | | Schedule your work hours for times when your |
| organization. | | | | children are napping or engaged in independent |
| 2. Set specific, measurable goals. Set clear goals in | | | | activities. Be flexible. You may have to try several |
| the areas of work, homeschooling and family. | | | | arrangements until you find a schedule that works. |
| Know what you want to accomplish and what | | | | 5. Develop a support network. Allow relatives, |
| you will have to do in order to achieve the results | | | | friends and other homeschool parents to help you |
| you desire. | | | | with child care and transporting children to and |
| Don't let your aspirations in one area overshadow | | | | from events. |
| those in others. Limit work to certain hours to | | | | You don't have to be your child's only teacher. |
| make time for family fun and personal pursuits. | | | | Take advantage of educational opportunities at |
| 3. Find a curriculum that works for your family. | | | | homeschool support groups, museums, libraries, |
| Some moms who work and homeschool prefer | | | | co-ops and other activities. |