Scholarships 4 Moms Blog

Teaching is a profession that remains popular with mothers who are looking for a career that will help them achieve a good work-life balance. After all, many choose to become teachers because the job allows them to work when their children are in school and to be home when they are home, such as on holidays and during the summer.
According to the U.S.…

Teaching is a job that is appealing to many mothers because it allows them to work when their kids are in school and to be home when their kids are, such as on holidays and during the summer. Now a new type of teaching job allows teachers to work from the comfort of their own home.
Many people know that online classes are popular among college students, but they're also gaining popularity among students in elementary school, middle school and high school.…

Many jobs offer employees work schedules that help them achieve a good work-life balance, but there are certain fields that mothers tend to gravitate toward for this reason - teaching and nursing, in particular.
Finding a family-friendly job can be a challenge, especially in certain industries. Long hours, frequent business trips and an inconsistent schedule can make working difficult for moms in some jobs.…

A new study has found that ambitious people who achieve their goals are happier than those who don't set and reach goals for themselves.
Researchers from the Franklin Schurz Chair of Management at the University of Notre Dame and the Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida looked at data that was collected over a period of 70 years, beginning in 1922.…

The results of a new study may give some working moms a reason to finally make a move to pursue their dream of going to college to pursue a bachelor's degree.
Researchers from Finland found that women who are unsatisfied with their jobs and who are experiencing occupational burnout are more likely to have a habit of "emotional" eating than those who are satisfied with their jobs.…

Securing a fulfilling, enjoyable and profitable job after graduation is the ultimate goal of many moms who are pursuing a college degree.
But finding the right employer can be challenging. After all, most moms want to work for a company that values their input and accomplishments, and offers them a promising career path.
The National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) recently released its annual list of the top companies for executive women.…

Balancing the demands of going to school with raising a family can be stressful.
While some people thrive on a little bit of stress to keep them performing their best, others suffer effects such as insomnia, difficulty concentrating and mood swings. Others may suffer from health problems such as a lower resistance to illnesses like the common cold and other viruses as well as high blood pressure.…

There's no doubt that the decision to re-enter the working world can be a difficult one for mothers, whether their children are babies or older.
While one of the biggest reasons many women decide to go back to work is financial, studies show that moms often make less than other workers. Government data finds that women make 81 cents for every dollar their male peers make.…

A recent report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that the salary gap between male and female workers still exists. The study found that female workers make 81 cents for every dollar their male counterparts make.
While it's certainly not fair, many women have come to accept the inequality in salaries. However, a new study conducted by researchers at the University of New Mexico has revealed that a different type of wage gap exists as well - this one between working moms and their childless female counterparts.…

Whether you're going to school or working outside of the home part-time or full-time, juggling the demands of getting an education or having a job with raising a family causes many moms to have feelings of guilt.
According to a recent study conducted by the Working Mother Research Institute, this so-called mommy guilt is anything but uncommon.
"We find that guilt and worry are universal conditions for moms," said Carol Evans, President of Working Mother Media.…