25 Top Ways To Make Money For Parents At Home

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Being a parent is a full-time job in itself, but what if you could earn extra income while staying at home?

Thanks to the digital age, there are numerous opportunities available for parents to make money without leaving the comfort of their homes (you can also use it to teach the kids about the three main ways to earn money too).

In this blog post, we will explore 25 ways parents can generate income, providing website suggestions for each method and short detailed descriptions on how to get going.

Let’s get started!

Freelancing

Freelancing platforms like Upwork (www.upwork.com) and Fiverr (www.fiverr.com) offer opportunities for parents to showcase their skills and find freelance work in various domains, such as writing, graphic design, programming, and more. You just have to create an account, fill in your profile, and start bidding for jobs that pop up.

Online Tutoring

Offering online tutoring services through platforms like VIPKid (www.vipkid.com) or Chegg (www.chegg.com/tutors) allows parents to share their knowledge and help students excel in academic subjects. Even in a world where ChatGPT can give answers, people still need to actually learn the subjects they are hoping to get better at. That’s where you can help.

Virtual assistant

Become a virtual assistant and support businesses remotely with tasks like email management, scheduling, data entry, and customer support. Websites like Fancy Hands (www.fancyhands.com) and Zirtual (www.zirtual.com) connect virtual assistants with potential clients. This form of work continues to gain steam in a post COVID remote work world.

Content writing

Websites such as Textbroker (www.textbroker.com) and iWriter (www.iwriter.com) offer opportunities for parents with excellent writing skills to create content for blogs, websites, and businesses. If you think you would be a good content writer or want to at least give it a shot, check out either of these sites to get started today.

Blogging

Start a blog and monetize it through various methods such as affiliate marketing, sponsored content, and advertisements. Platforms like WordPress (www.wordpress.com) or Squarspace (www.squarespace.com) provide an easy way to create and manage your blog.

Unlike some of the previous ideas though, monetizing a blog or a website can take time and should be more done with a eye on the long term.

Selling handmade products

If you have crafting skills, platforms like Etsy (www.etsy.com) allow you to sell your handmade products to a global audience, opening up opportunities for income generation. Getting started is easy, just create an account, fill in your profile and start selling some quality stuff!

Social media management

Leverage your social media expertise to manage the accounts of businesses and individuals. Websites like Hootsuite (www.hootsuite.com) and Buffer (www.buffer.com) can help you streamline your social media management efforts. You might even be able to get your kids to help with this if you think they are more social media savvy than you are (our kids definitely are).

Graphic design

Use your artistic skills to create logos, graphics, and visual content for businesses. Websites like 99designs (www.99designs.com) and DesignCrowd (www.designcrowd.com) connect designers with clients seeking design services. This is one that applies less to us as we don’t have much artistic talent, but we would be jealous of anyone who has this ability.

Online surveys and microtasks

Websites like Swagbucks (www.swagbucks.com) and Amazon Mechanical Turk (www.mturk.com) offer opportunities to earn money by completing online surveys and small tasks. These sites are painless and you can potentially make several hundred dollars a week just for telling people what you think.

Affiliate marketing

Join affiliate programs such as Amazon Associates (affiliate-program.amazon.com) and promote products through your blog or social media. You earn a commission for every sale made through your referral link. Similar to creating a blog though, this is likely to take time and patience vs. looking for some quick cash.

E-commerce

Create an online store using platforms like Shopify (www.shopify.com) or WooCommerce (www.woocommerce.com) and sell products of your choice, either physical or digital. There are may ways to go here and you can sell your own products or investigate the world of drop shipping if you don’t want to actually take possession of any inventory.

Transcription services

If you have good listening skills and attention to detail, websites like Rev (www.rev.com) and TranscribeMe (www.transcribeme.com) offer opportunities to transcribe audio and video files. This is something your can do while sitting and waiting for the kids to get done with soccer practice or even just little by little in between all of your everyday errands.

Virtual bookkeeping

If you have a background in accounting, consider offering virtual bookkeeping services to businesses. Websites like Bookminders (www.bookminders.com) and AccountingDepartment (www.accountingdepartment.com) can help you find clients. Accounting is and always will be a profession that is in demand, and in a world where more and more work is available remotely, this is a profession that should benefit.

Online language teaching

If you are fluent in a second language, platforms like iTalki (www.italki.com) and Verbling (www.verbling.com) connect language teachers with students seeking language lessons. Having language skills is in high demand, don’t let your skills go to waste.

Stock photography

Sell your high-quality photos on stock photography websites like Shutterstock (www.shutterstock.com) and Adobe Stock (stock.adobe.com). Earn royalties each time your photo is downloaded. We liked this avenue as a potential way to make money as there is not limit to the royalties you can make. If you are really good and have a passion, the sky is the limit here.

Podcasting

Start your own podcast and monetize it through sponsorships, advertisements, and listener support. Platforms like Anchor (www.anchor.fm) provide free tools to help you create and distribute your podcast. Similar to some of the other ideas above, this avenue is likely to take a lot of time and dedication before really seeing any significant income.

Online fitness coaching

If you have a background in fitness or wellness, offer online coaching services through platforms like Trainerize (www.trainerize.com) and MyFitnessPal Coach (www.myfitnesspal.com/coach). Fitness and wellness continue to be topical and popular trends today, with more and more people being able to benefit from your skills and wisdom.

Data entry

Websites like Clickworker (www.clickworker.com) and Amazon Mechanical Turk (www.mturk.com) provide opportunities to earn money by performing data entry tasks. This avenue can be somewhat tedious but if you like data and dealing with these systems, it might be the perfect way to earn some extra income for you.

Online consulting

Leverage your expertise in a specific field to offer consulting services online. Platforms like Clarity.fm (www.clarity.fm) and Maven (www.maven.co) connect consultants with clients seeking professional advice. This would be especially valuable if you have specialized knowledge in a field or on a topic that might be in high demand.

Voice over work

If you have a pleasant and clear voice, consider offering voice over services for commercials, videos, and audio content. Websites like Voices.com (www.voices.com) and Voice123 (www.voice123.com) connect voice over artists with clients. We haven’t tried this personally but it sounds interesting.

Web development

If you have coding skills, offer web development services to businesses and individuals. Create your portfolio website to showcase your work and use platforms like GitHub (www.github.com) to collaborate with others. Having skills in web development continue to be more and more in demand. If you do we would also suggest teaching your kids!

Online coaching

If you excel in a particular skill or subject, offer online coaching services. Websites like Coach.me (www.coach.me) and Skillshare (www.skillshare.com) provide platforms for coaching and sharing your expertise. More and more people are looking for coaching as it becomes one of the fastest growing industries today. There are many potential topics and ways in here, just check out the sites and look for your path.

Online focus groups

Participate in online focus groups and market research studies to share your opinions and earn money. Websites like Toluna (www.toluna.com) and User Interviews (www.userinterviews.com) offer these opportunities. As more and more people want feedback, focus groups will continue to be a significant place where they turn to get quality feedback.

Proofreading and editing

If you have an eye for detail and excellent language skills, offer proofreading and editing services to authors, students, and businesses. Websites like Scribendi (www.scribendi.com) and ProofreadingServices.com (www.proofreadingservices.com) can help you find clients. You can do this in between tasks or simply when you feel like it and have some extra time in order to earn some quick cash.

Online course creation

Share your knowledge and expertise by creating online courses on platforms like Udemy (www.udemy.com) and Teachable (www.teachable.com). Earn money through course sales and enrollments. This avenue can take some effort and a bit of investment to create a quality product, but there are people on both platforms about to make significant money for their efforts.

Final Thoughts…

Parents have a wealth of opportunities to earn money from home while managing their family responsibilities (for some more longer term tips on how to build wealth for you family click here).

By exploring these 25 methods and utilizing the suggested websites, you can tap into the digital economy and create additional income streams today that were never available before.

Remember, consistency, dedication, and a passion for your chosen path will pave the way for success in your online ventures. If at first you don’t succeed, don’t give up. You will eventually get to your goal with the right mindset and practice.

Good luck and happy earning!

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