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Quit working so hard, earn a degree

July 29, 2011

Moms are always there to be a shoulder to cry on, or even to drive their kids around and pick them up regardless of the time. When it comes down to it, as a mom you're the reliable person your kids can trust.
If you feel like you are deceiving them and yourself by putting on a facade that you have it all together, even though your lack of a college degree has kept you from getting ahead in life, then it may be time to finally make a change.…

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Do something great for you

July 28, 2011

If you're a mother, then you most likely always put your children first and rightfully so. However, if giving them the best life possible has put extra strain on you because you need to work multiple jobs in order to support their needs, then going back to school to earn a higher paying job may be your ticket to finally slowing down.…

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College is for all ages

July 27, 2011

Being a mother can be extremely rewarding, and as you watch your kids grow up into respectable and hard working young adults, you'll know you played a major part in making it all happen. If you're wondering what you'll do once your children leave to start their own lives, going to college to earn a degree may be a great way to accomplish goals of your own.…

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Be a better provider by earning a degree

July 26, 2011

As the lull in the economy continues, you may be wondering if going back to school now is the right thing for you to do. If you're working at a job that doesn't give you regular days off, benefits or enough quality time to spend with your children, then it probably is.
Going to college now is a great way to prepare for the future.…

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How to have a better lifestyle than your parents

July 26, 2011

Many mothers strive to give their children a better life than they had growing up. If you crave this, but your lack of a higher education has kept you in a situation similar to the one your own parents were in, then it may be time to consider taking the step to break the cycle.
Having a degree will not only make you feel better about yourself, proving you can do anything you set your mind to regardless of circumstance, it can also allow you to finally properly provide for your family.…

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Feel free to brag about your accomplishments, you’ve earned it

July 25, 2011

If you're a mom, you may think the only thing you're good at is raising great kids based on your lack of a college degree. Although boasting about your children's accomplishments to your friends feels great, wouldn't it be a nice change to tell them about some accomplishments of your own? By deciding to go back to school, you'll finally be able to pursue the career of your dreams in order to get a higher paying job and a boost of confidence.…

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College can be a reality for you

July 25, 2011

Going to college may seem like a far away dream now that you've had children, but who says you can't have your cake and eat it too? If you've always wanted to attend college as a way to make more money and be a force within the working world, now may be your chance. The growing number of online college opportunities makes it easy for you to focus on being a mom, while earning a degree.…

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Getting more in return for your hard work

July 22, 2011

As a mom, you definitely know what hard work entails. After all, you've spent much of your adult life catering to your children's every need - from bathing them, to feeding them and even teaching them the importance of good manners, you truly do it all. If after doing all this and working multiple jobs to support your family's lifestyle, it may be time for a change.…

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Done raising your kids? Why not go back to school?

July 21, 2011

Most moms think their kids are the best - funny, smart and nice. If you feel you've done a great job raising your children, but now you're feeling the empty nest syndrome since all of them have flown the coop, it may be time to sit back and do something you can be proud of all on your own.
One way to be successful in filling your time and your mind is by going back to school to earn a degree.…

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Get more out of your life

July 21, 2011

As a mom, you're probably feeling tired at the end of a long day that consisted of shuffling kids around, making dinner and working a double-shift with no break. If you're looking to improve your lifestyle and the way you feel about your current situation, then going back to school may be a real option in your near future.
If you feel you missed your chance to go to school, you're wrong - especially since changing employment trends have made it almost impossible to get a high paying position without a diploma.…

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