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Back-to-school time for everyone

September 7, 2012

As the summer ends and parents everywhere send their little ones off to start a new school year, many will deal with feelings of sadness and helplessness.
While many people might think that back-to-school time is the hardest on kids, a recent survey revealed the transition is especially difficult for moms as well.
The online survey of more than 2,400 people conducted by PlumDistrict.com found that 40 percent feel that moms are the saddest family member when the kids go back to school, compared to 33 percent who said the kids were most affected.…

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Flexibility key for working moms

September 6, 2012

A new survey reveals job flexibility is key for American workers. The second annual Labor Day Workplace Study conducted by Harris Interactive for professional staffing firm Mom Corps found that flexible work options are a priority for many, and that they are willing to take a cut in pay in order to get it.
The online survey of nearly 1,100 adults found that nearly half of working adults (45 percent) are willing to give up some percentage of their salary for more flexibility at work.  The average they were willing to relinquish is 8.6 percent, a number that is almost double the amount from last year's study.…

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Learning to say no to your kids as a busy student

August 30, 2012

Finding grants for parents and scholarships for moms to use toward a degree program means taking on additional responsibility. If you're a parent who has trouble saying no to your kids, you might find it tough to balance your priorities once you're a student.
That being said, there are a couple of ways that you can get used to saying no and make more time for your studies.…

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Helping your children get a good night’s rest

August 30, 2012

If you're working toward a degree with help from grants for parents and scholarships for moms, you know how important it is to squeeze in extra time at the end of the day to study. However, this may be easier said than done if you have kids at home who don't want to go to bed.
No child wants to call it a day, especially when there's more fun to be had around the house.…

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Convincing your kids to get out of bed in the morning

August 30, 2012

Once you enroll in a postsecondary institution with the help of grants for parents and scholarships for moms, you'll need as much time as possible to focus on your studies in order to pass your courses with flying colors. That being said, it can be difficult to establish a school-life balance if you have little ones at home who don't want to get up for class.…

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Handling child tantrums when you need to get work done

August 29, 2012

Once you obtain the grants for parents and scholarships for moms and you enroll in a postsecondary institution, your life is going to get more hectic. Between taking care of the kids and trying to maintain your career, schooling can become more than a handful.
With crying children at home, studying can be nearly impossible. However, there are a few ways you can quell temper tantrums and keep the peace while you're earning your degree.…

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Convincing your children to help out around the house

August 27, 2012

Once you take advantage of scholarships for moms and grants for parents to enroll in a postsecondary institution, you won't have as much free time to take care of upkeeping around the house. That being said, you might need a little help from your kids with the chores - but how do you convince them to assist you?
No child wants to spend time dusting or vacuuming when he or she could be playing video games.…

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How to take diligent, helpful notes while in class

August 27, 2012

As a parent attempting to balance going to class, working a full-time job and caring for your kids, you know how easy it can be to lose concentration. Although grants for parents and scholarships for moms may take your mind off of your finances, other distractions might be preventing you from performing your best in class.
To ensure that you're getting the most out of your courses, it's important to take diligent notes.…

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Keeping your kids quiet while you study

August 22, 2012

As a parent, you know how difficult it can be to keep your kids occupied, happy and quiet while you're trying to get work done around the house. Once you take advantage of grants for parents and scholarships for moms to return to school, you'll need as much downtime as possible to pursue your degree.
Luckily, there are ways you can calm your child down without going to too much trouble.…

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Finding a babysitter to help you care for your children

August 17, 2012

As a mother who has taken advantage of grants for parents and scholarships for moms, you likely can't wait to get back to school, earn a degree and further your career. However, it can be difficult to study while you're worried about taking care of your kids.
To maintain a balance between your family life and your college career, you might want to consider hiring a babysitter to care for your children.…

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