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What Is a WAHM?

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Definition: WAHM is an acronym for work-at-home mom. It means exactly what is says: a mother who works from home.

But being a WAHM can encompasses many different lifestyles. A WAHM may telecommute as an employee of a company or may own a business or work as a freelancer or consultant. She may work part-time or full-time. She may employ child care or may care for her children while she works.

Also Known As: Work-at-home mom, WAHP
Alternate Spellings: Work at home mom

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