Working at home with screaming kids.

Working From Home With Kids

Kids are fun but they can make life difficult at times. Someone has to watch them but you still need to make money. During this time, both of those things have gotten harder. With the economy in the dumps due to Covid-19 it is harder to earn money. Likewise, because of Covid-19 it is much harder to find child care that you can afford and trust. This is also made more difficult with schools moving toward online learning at home. What is a parent to do if they need to watch the kids and make some extra money? We have some ideas.

Making Money At Home With Kids

Luckily, there really are a lot of ways to make some extra money at home when you have kids. You just have to be creative and learn to hustle a bit. Take a look at out list of ways to make money with kids at home and be inspired.

  1. Start A Blog
    This is something that is not going to make you rich instantly but, over time, it can give you a nice supplemental income. It will take time though, so get started now. Once your blog becomes popular, you can monetize it with ads and affiliate links.
    The easiest way to get started, even if you have no web experience, is with WordPress. There is a free version but I recommend that you use the “Personal” package to start with. It will give you a domain name of your own which is very important.
    Check Out WordPress
  2. Do Gigs On Fiverr
    Fiverr is an online marketplace for digital work. If you can design a website, a wedding invitation or do voice-over work, you can make money with Fiverr. I know what you are thinking, yes but how much can I make for just $5 a gig?
    Well, the fact is that you can charge far more than that $5 for a gig. Just build up some good reviews and start increasing your prices. Head over to Fiverr and see what people are selling and what you can do.
    Check Out Fiverr
  3. Give Great Customer Service
    These days, companies are moving out of the call centers and keeping their employees at home. If you have good customer service skills and a child old enough not to scream all day, this could be an option for you.
    Earn anywhere from $10 to $15 an hour while wearing pajamas and watching your kiddos. To find a customer service job in your area, take a look at one of the online employment websites like Monster.
    Check Out Monster
  4. Watch Dogs At Home
    The pet care industry is very lucrative and even during a pandemic, people have to travel. When they do, they need someone to watch their pets and you can profit from it.
    The great thing about getting into this line of work is that companies like Rover do all the heavy lifting. They allow you to tap into their extensive customer base and handle the billing and scheduling. Sure, they take a cut but they give you work that you otherwise would not have been able to get.
    Check Out Rover
  5. Become A Mock Juror
    An attorney will use any tool at their disposal in order to gain an advantage in court. A mock juror will look at the facts of a case or a presentation by an attorney and will provide feedback.
    By getting your feedback and knowing how you would react in a case, they can give their client an advantage. This is an advantage that they will pay you for.
    Check Out Online Verdict
  6. Tutor Online
    You can teach about anything from ballet to fine art online. That will get you some work but what is really in demand is language teachers, especially English Teachers. Teach English to students in Japan and profit.
    Getting started is easy. Just sign up, fill out a profile and then complete a short interview.
    Check Out Cafe Talk
  7. Begin Contact Tracing
    This is one of the hot jobs now and you can do it from home. After completing some basic training, you will be set loose to call those who have been affected by Covid.
    Use prepared scripts to call those who have tested positive. You will then help them remember anyone that they have been in contact with so that they can be alerted. You will also stay in contact with those who have been identified checking for the onset of symptoms.
    Contact tracing is a great way to do a good thing and make some money at home with kids.
    Check Out PHI
  8. Write Some Content
    There are thousands of websites out there craving for content and you can profit from it. If you are an expert on a subject, use your knowledge to write great content and get paid. The better your content, the better you will get paid. Quality content will get you hundreds of dollars with the right website.
    Even if you are not an expert on any particular job, you can still make money writing. If you have good to excellent writing skills and can research, you are in great shape. If you are reading this right now, you have those research skills.
    Check Out Contently
  9. Profit From Your Second Language
    If you are fluent in several languages, you can use your skills to translate both text and speech. All that you need to do is sign up and take a test to prove your skills. Once approved, you can start earning right away. Do as much or as little work as you like and do it on your own schedule.
    Check Out Translate.Com
  10. Do Surveys For Money
    I saved this one for last because you can make money with it, but not very much money. Depending on your luck, you could make anywhere from 1 dollar to 5 dollars an hour. Why list a job with such a minor return? Because it is convenient and you need the cash.
    You can do survey work at any time and any place, so if you have a few minutes to spare while watching TV, why not use it to earn.
    Swagbucks is a good place to start and I have earned a few dollars from them in the past. The link below is NOT an affilate link. I am not making any mney from it. That is why you will get a full $10 sin up bonus instead of the $5 that you get from an affiliate link. Enjoy.
    Check Out Swagbucks