I Have always worked full time since my own son was 2 1/2. As a single parent I supplemented my income by housekeeping, child minding, babysitting, cleaning, and all household tasks in general. I worked for close friends and colleagues and was able to take my son with me. I have looked after small children right up to teens, and helped my own sister with the birth and care of her twin sons. I have looked after homes and also done pet sitting whilst clients have been on holiday I would be happy to provide contact details/references from the people that I worked for. I have checked with them all and they are all happy to receive personal phone calls.