Freelance or Remote Service Work

  • Examples: Virtual assistant, social media manager, copywriter, graphic designer, bookkeeper, customer service rep.

  • Why it works: Many roles allow you to set your own hours and complete tasks in chunks around homeschooling blocks.

  • Getting started: Use platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, or LinkedIn, or market directly to small businesses needing support.

Digital Products & Content Creation

  • Examples: Create homeschool printables, curriculum guides, meal planners, or eBooks. Start a blog, YouTube channel, or podcast about homeschooling, parenting, or family life.

  • Why it works: Digital products and content can bring in passive or semi-passive income once created, freeing up more time for kids.

  • Getting started: Sell on Etsy, Teachers Pay Teachers, or your own shop. Monetize blogs or channels through ads, sponsorships, and affiliate marketing.

Online Teaching, Tutoring, or Coaching

  • Examples: Teaching English online (VIPKid, Cambly), offering tutoring in math/reading, or launching a homeschool coaching service for other parents.

  • Why it works: Parents can leverage their teaching experience (formal or informal) and even involve their kids in lesson prep.

  • Getting started: List services on Outschool, Wyzant, or your own website/social media.

E-Commerce & Reselling

  • Examples: Sell thrifted or wholesale items on eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, Amazon, or Facebook Marketplace. You can also create a small online shop for homeschool supplies, books, or crafts.

  • Why it works: You can set your own pace, involve your kids in packaging/shipping as a learning activity, and start with minimal upfront costs.

  • Getting started: Begin with items already at home, then expand to sourcing from thrift stores, clearance racks, or wholesalers.