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Step 1
Talk to your children. A single parent's main concern is their children. Make sure that the children understand the benefits and the downside of you working from home.
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Step 2
Find a job. Many jobs out there offer work at home positions. Talking to your current or perspective employer is also an option. Employers are now considering hiring telecommuters as a viable option. You may also consider starting your own business.
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Step 3
Keep your day job. As a single parent, you want to make sure that you can support you and your children. Until you are sure you can support your family, your day job provides a safety net.
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Step 4
Organize your workspace. Work at home parents, especially single parents, have to be organized. You will want to be able to find what you need at a moments notice. Keeping your papers separate from your son's third grade spelling words is necessary.
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Step 5
Plan your time. A single parent needs to plan their work time and their children's needs. While being a work at home parent is advantageous, there may be times when it may be as tough as when working outside the home.
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Step 6
Network with other work at home parents. There are support groups out there for single work at home parents. These people will be able to offer you support, suggestions and motivation.
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Step 7
Arrange adult time. Because you are a single parent who works from home, you need the company of adults also. Schedule classes, outings or other events where you will have company from more than your six and ten year old.
