Working at home during the summer creates challenges for the WAHM. As the summer begins, theres a lot to keep the kids entertained and give Mom time to work on her business. As the summer progresses, however, choruses of Mom Im bored ring out, causing otherwise mild mannered Moms to throw up their hands in complete desperation; right before they start planning an escape route.
Moms cant escape for too long however, and kids have an uncanny knack of finding the hiding spot anyway. So what can you do to keep your business in tact during the summer months when the cherubs are effectively running the show?
How flexible are you? No, I dont mean can you play a mean game of Twister while baking a pan of blueberry muffins, but rather, how willing or able are you to adjust your normal work at home day to meet the ever changing demands of tireless children?
Leslie Spencer, founder of Home Based Working Hom, suggests using a laptop with a wireless internet connection. Youll be a mobile mom, able to take your work anywhere your kids go.
Planning and preparation will make your life less stressful. Before summer vacation begins, do some research to find local...