The flexibility of college can make a degree program a reality for busy mothers
September 28, 2011
Heading back to college to achieve an advanced level of specialization or to get a degree for the first time can be a daunting prospect if you're a mother. Fortunately, the higher education world has responded to the needs of busy, working adults and now offers more degree flexibility than ever before.
Between online learning and institutions that plan their class schedules around the needs of working adults, you can create a course load that will allow you to see your children as often as possible. Since the new academic year has started, there are plenty of opportunities to get a few credits out of the way by attending classes during the day.
Outside of the classroom, you should make every effort to make life easier for your kids. Whip up some meals on the weekends that you can easily throw in the oven and see if your kids need any help with their schoolwork. You can still be a good mom while completing your degree, it will just take a bit of sacrifice and planning to be there constantly.
With the many college scholarships, grants for parents and other forms of financial aid, now is the perfect time to complete a degree and create a better life for your family.
