"I have always known that I wanted to homeschool my children. I planned for it before they were even born. I had a rental property that I would list on Airbnb, allowing me more flexibility to dedicate my days to schooling. Unfortunately, my plan was upended when my condo association changed its rules about short-term rentals. I continued my longtime work as a marketing consultant while homeschooling. Earlier this year, I also started a company focused on kids' events."
"On a typical day, I wake up and work from 6 to 8 a.m. That's my time for checking emails, making my to-do lists, and getting my mind right for my day as an educator, entrepreneur, and parent. Then, I wake my daughter up (my son is an early riser) and switch to being a mom and teacher. We spend the morning doing homeschool assignments."
Janelle Jones balances marketing consulting, a kids' event company, and homeschooling two children ages five and nine. She planned to finance homeschooling through an Airbnb rental but the condo association banned short-term rentals, so she continued consulting and launched the events company. Childcare costs drive her decisions about work opportunities. Her daily routine includes work from 6 to 8 a.m., homeschool lessons and educational outings during the morning, client calls during children's quiet afternoon rest, and late-night work after the children are asleep. She sets clear expectations with her children to protect focused work periods.
Read at Business Insider
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