The final post in my Freelancing with Kids series. If you missed a post, check them out here. Teenagers. The world seems to hate teens a whole lot, calling them lazy, inconsiderate, and a whole host of other things. I'm here to tell you that it shouldn't be that way. Teens can be such a blessing! They can definitely help you with your freelancing efforts. Here's how: 13 Tips for Freelancing with Teenagers Note: If you haven't been utilizing your teen's awesomeness until now, they may ...
11 Tips for Freelancing with a Tween
Do you have a tween? A child in that in between stage--no longer a little child, but not yet a teenager. Freelancing with a tween means navigating the beginnings of hormones and the ending of temper tantrums. It's a whole different ballpark! Thankfully, most tweens rise and fall to meet our expectations. So as we examine these tips, remember to believe in your child. (Do you have a child of another age? Check out the rest of this series here.) 11 Tips for Freelancing with a Tween #1. ...
January 2016 Freelance Income Report
We interrupt the Freelancing with Kids series for this special report.In case you hadn't noticed, January flew by. Now it's February. That means it's time for another Freelance Income Report for my writing and virtual assistant income. January 2016 was a crazy month for me! My son Owen was in the ER three nights in a row for crazy seizure activity. He has Angelman Syndrome, and epilepsy is a part of that, but even though we've been dealing with seizures for many years now, they still get out ...
10 Tips for Freelancing with Elementary School Kids
Are you ready for the next installment of the freelancing with kids series? Great! Today's post focuses on freelancing with elementary school kids, and handling the 5-10 crowd. If you have children of other ages, check out the first post in this series here, and you'll find links to all the posts in this series. Freelancing with Elementary School Kids I'm a homeschooling mama, so I'll be approaching this topic from that mindset. If you're kids are at school all day, then use these tips when ...
12 Tips for Freelancing with Preschoolers
We're continuing the Freelancing with Kids series here on the blog. Today's post focuses on 3-4 year olds. If you've missed any of my earlier posts, you can click to read about freelancing with babies and freelancing with toddlers. Preschoolers. They desperately want to be independent, but still need much guidance. I've found that once I get my preschoolers engaged with a project, they're more than happy to work on it for quite a while. That means with just a bit of planning, it's ...
10 Tips for Freelancing with Toddlers
We're continuing our series on freelancing with kids here on lisatannerwriting.com. Today, I'm sharing my top tips for freelancing with toddlers. Toddlers are actively learning their boundaries. They test everything, as they try to learn what is appropriate and what is not. During the toddler years, parents really need to take a proactive stand and ensure they keep their little ones engaged. Otherwise, they will find ways of entertaining themselves. You just may not approve of what they ...