Since the beginning of our homeschooling journey, I have worked in some capacity.  Making the choice to homeschool usually affects the family's budget in some form such as income reduction or additional expenses for curriculum or a larger grocery budget.

In my earlier years of homeschooling,  I felt like an anomaly because many of the other mothers did not work.  It was awkward at times because my additional responsibilities kept us from staying longer after co-op classes or we simply couldn't participate because of scheduling.

Fast forward eight years, and now many homeschooling mothers are working while teaching their children. It's no longer a limited few, but there seems to be a growing sector of homeschooling mothers who balance both, homeschooling and work.  Crystal Paine from Money Saving Mom who homeschools and works wrote in her book, Money Making Mom, that she had to change her perception from being a SAHM to being a WAHM in order to balance the two.

Six Things to Consider When Adding Homeschooling or Work to Your Agenda

Homeschooling while working is possible. It just takes some adjustment and being honest with yourself to make it work. Want to hear more about my experiences as a working and homeschooling mom, watch the video below.  Some parts of the video are included in the post while others are not.

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Share your tips or questions about homeschooling and working in the comments.  I would love to hear your thoughts.