Scholarships 4 Moms Blog

No one said being a mom is easy. In fact, most people say that motherhood is the hardest job they've ever had or ever will have.
Parenting magazine reports on a recent University of Michigan study that found that many mothers rank taking care of their children lower on their list of pleasurable activities than eating, exercising or watching television.
"Moment to moment, you may be exhausted, frustrated, sometimes angry," University of Michigan professor Dr.…

Celebrating New Year's Eve as a parent isn't always what it used to be, before you had kids and started pursuing a college education.
Expensive nights out at a local restaurant or club just aren't in the cards for many student parents, especially because doing so often means double the expense since you have to pay a babysitter as well.
Taking the kids out isn't realistic for many, either.…

While grants for parents, college scholarships and other financial aid help moms who want to pursue a college education offset the costs associated with obtaining a degree, the busy holiday season may make it seem nearly impossible to fulfill all of your school, family and home responsibilities.
Mothers, no matter what stage of life they're in, are experienced at multitasking.
In fact, a recent study conducted by researchers from Michigan State University and Israel's Bar-Ilan University found that moms spend more time multitasking at home.…

The number of college students taking online classes is on the rise. In fact, a recent survey conducted by the Sloan Consortium revealed that the number of students taking at least one online course has surpassed 6 million. In all, nearly one-third of all students (31 percent) in higher education are taking at least one online course.
Online learning offers a lot of benefits to students, especially mothers who are trying to balance the demands of school and family.…

A new study conducted by Ivory confirms how many mothers feel on a daily basis - being a mom is hard!
The survey of 1,000 American moms revealed that 80 percent think motherhood is actually more complicated today than it was 20 years ago. And while they may be more stressed out and busier than ever, almost nine out of 10 moms think they're doing a better job balancing it all than their mothers did.…

A recent study finds the proportion of students taking online courses continues to grow.
The Sloan Consortium's 2011 Survey of Online Learning reveals that the number of students taking at least one online course has surpassed 6 million. Now nearly one-third of all students (31 percent) in higher education are taking at least one online course.
"The rate of growth in online enrollments is ten times that of the rate in all higher education," said study co-author I.…

A recent study conducted by the Sloan Consortium finds that the number of individuals taking online classes is on the rise. The 2011 Survey of Online Learning reveals that nearly one-third of all students in higher education are taking at least one online course.
Online learning is especially popular among non-traditional college students, such as mothers who are pursuing a degree.…

A new study confirms what many mothers and especially mothers pursuing a college education already know - moms spend more time multitasking at home.
The study conducted by researchers from Michigan State University and Israel's Bar-Ilan University followed 500 middle class families with two working parents for a period of two years. They found that women spent about 48.3 hours in the home multitasking per week, compared to men, who spent about 38.9 hours per week juggling household and child care duties.…

While many moms considering enrolling in college are excited about pursuing their dream of becoming a college graduate, many are also nervous about being older than their classmates. 
The first thing to remember when embarking on this journey is that you're not alone. According to the U.S. Department of Education, 5 million (25 percent) of college students were over the age of 30 in 2010.…

Moms who are considering going to college often spend a lot of time weighing the pros and cons of taking on such a big commitment. Many who have been out of school for a long time often worry about just how much time will be needed to devote to school work outside of the classroom.
While the time students spend on homework, studying and other assignments varies greatly by person, a recent study found which college majors require the most - and least - studying each week.…