I've learned that working multiple part-time jobs works better for me as a mom. I like making my own schedule.

Courtesy of Ashley Archambault

As a single mom, I returned to work when my son was 6 months old but didn't take on a full-time position until he was 5. During the first few years of his life, I managed multiple part-time gigs, including cleaning homes and offices, teaching yoga classes, doing childcare at a pre-k, and working at the library. At one point, I even started pet-sitting. I still managed to work 40 hours a week with all these jobs combined, but working multiple part-time jobs allowed me to spend the most amount of time with my son.