Scholarships 4 Moms Blog

It's cold out, the holidays are approaching, life is getting more stressful with a college scholarship to balance against kids and chores, and now single moms need to worry about watching their weight, too. It can be hard when it doesn't feel like there's enough time in the day to plan or prepare healthy meals, but there are some ways to do it without breaking the bank.…

There are plenty of things a single mom with a college scholarship will need to orchestrate with the holiday season fast approaching. Buying and wrapping presents, going to parties and cooking family meals take on a different sense of spirit and urgency when this time of year rolls around. Putting up stockings and decking the halls is as much a part of getting into the swing of things as the music on the radio and the displays in stores, and families are starting to decorate earlier each year.…

When it comes to being a single mom on her own, it may feel difficult to find others that can relate to her situation or help her get through the tough times. Knowing where to look for these resources can be just as hard as utilizing them when a mom is at the end of her rope, but doing something to assuage the situation is the best solution when feeling overwhelmed.…

There are times with single moms with college scholarships will have to leave the kids at home in order to partake in social events, midterms, work or a variety of other activities. As much as it would be ideal to have family and friends available to watch the kids every time, single moms should anticipate this not always being an option.…

Now that the semester is well underway, single moms with college scholarships have probably seen that some classes and study habits work better than others. With at least one half of the year under their belts, moms should have an idea of what sort of class schedules they want for the spring. If not, now is the time to start considering options.…

It's almost time for single moms with college scholarships to start thinking about how to handle holiday festivities, and with Thanksgiving right around the corner, there are some cooking and household chores to do that usually wouldn't come up. If family and friends are coming over, this can add to the stress of maintaining a home and studying for school, so making sure everything is setup beforehand can help reduce worries and streamline the day.…

Going to school takes up a lot of free time, no matter what a person's status in life may be. For single moms, this is even more the case, as time spent at home can leave kids at a distance while studying takes precedence. Coming up with strategies to do activities with children can be as simple as taking kids on shopping trips or picking them up from school.…

One of the biggest deciding factors in keeping a college scholarship for single mothers is whether she studies for the exams or not. Planning ahead of time can ensure enough of a cushion before the actual date to ensure that information has been adequately memorized, instead of trying to pull all-nighters and cram everything in. Not only is this unhealthy, it does not always spell success in the final analysis.…

Heading back to the classroom may come with a lot more challenges than a single mom with a college scholarship is prepared to deal with, but there are plenty of supports and resources available to prepare for this transition, accommodate the impact at home and make way for more learning experiences in the future. Having a good structure for childcare, income and home maintenance can take the pressure off when it comes to getting back into the classroom, and the best thing a single mom can do is reach out and try to form a support system before the first day of school.…

It can be hard to say no to a person, regardless of the relationship involved - even strangers asking for help may make a single mom feel bad for not helping. However, there are times when it becomes more important to look out for the well being of herself and her family, especially if a college scholarship is on the line.…