Raising Kids Just for Mom 26 Best Part-Time Jobs for Parents, According to Real Moms Here are the part-time, flexible jobs that real moms say have worked for them. By Maressa Brown Maressa Brown Instagram Twitter Maressa Brown is a seasoned lifestyle journalist, writer, and astrologer. In addition to being a regular contributor to Parents.com, her bylines appear on InStyle, Shape, What to Expect, Cosmopolitan, et al. She is the author of a forthcoming parenting title to be published by Artisan Books in early 2023. A graduate of Emerson College, she's based in Los Angeles. our editorial guidelines Published on April 3, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Bbernard/Shutterstock Striking a balance between #momlife and work, not to mention taking the family's bottomline into consideration, is an ongoing challenge faced by many families. For moms and dads who aren't able to commit to a full-time schedule but are seeking employment, a high-paying, part-time job from home or flexible evening or weekend gig is often the solution. Of course, finding the job that's right for you—and even knowing where to begin—can be a process. But you'll do well to take tips from other moms who've successfully found part-time work. Cozi, the #1 organizing app for families, surveyed real moms on freelance or part-time gigs that worked particularly well with the demands of raising children. Here are their favorite part-time job opportunities for parents. Part-Time Jobs From Home: Running a web development company Blogging Crafting (think of starting your own biz on a site like Etsy) Bookkeeping Reselling children's clothing online Reselling adult's clothing online (on a site like Poshmark) Grant writing Property management (think renting out an apartment via Airbnb) Being a consultant for a multi-level marketing company (like Beautycounter, Mary Kay, dOTERRA, Rodan + Fields, Stella & Dot) Part-Time Weekend Jobs: Bartending and catering DJing Swim instruction (get certified through the American Red Cross) Flexible Part-Time Jobs: Delivering newspapers Working in a daycare Working as a receptionist Tutoring Teaching private music lessons Babysitting Fitness instruction Working as a home health aide Working as a virtual assistant Working as a substitute at your local school district Grocery and restaurant delivery (think Postmates) Working at a church Dog-sitting or walking (independently or for a company like Wag or Rover) Driving for Uber or Lyft How to Start the Job Hunt If you're just getting started looking for part-time flexible employment, it's crucial that you're optimize your resources. After all, casting too wide a net can quickly get overwhelming. More general job sites like Indeed and LinkedIn can help you narrow your search based on your location and the field you're interested in. You'll also do well to check sites that are specifically geared to flex opportunities, like FlexJobs.com. If you're searching for a position in human resources, finance, marketing, or a similar field, you may want to investigate membership with The Second Shift, a job placement company that focuses exclusively on female candidates seeking part-time work, interim jobs, or special projects. Power to Fly is similar and focused on women seeking part-time and/or remote work in tech, digital, sales, and marketing. Professionals in project management, marketing, tech, sales, administrative, finance, human resources, and legal fields might want to check out The Mom Project, a digital talent marketplace and community that connects employers and employees. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit