Being self-employed means working during vacations. Being a single mom means I have to do it with my toddler around.

The author is a single mom and works for herself.

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• I've taken eight workcations with my toddler over the past few years.
• Most trips left me juggling work, parenting, and nonstop logistics.
• A structured, paid kids' club finally made the balance possible.

I've been taking working vacations for over a decade, long before the pandemic made them commonplace.

While the downside of working for myself is not getting any PTO days, the upside...