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#StudentParentSuccess – Know Your Rights As A Pregnant Or Parenting Student

When I discovered I was pregnant during my spring semester and that my due date would fall in the tail end of my fall semester, I didn't know what to do. Do I sit out a semester and just take care of the baby? Do I attend classes anyway and just cross my fingers that, I dunno, I give birth over a long weekend? What was the proper thing to do? I tell this story often and whenever I'm in a group … [Continue reading...]

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Welcome To #StudentParentSuccess Week!

I can finally reveal the big news I've been sitting on for a month: I was tapped to write an article for the September issue of ESSENCE magazine on -- what else -- student-parent success! See my emotional video HERE (viewed more than 1,000 times!) on why this meant so much to me. I'm literally lightheaded with joy right now. My first Essence magazine piece and one that I am especially proud … [Continue reading...]

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#WeSaluteYou: Joyful Portraits Of Student-Parents At Graduation

There is nothing quite like the rush of relief and the feeling of accomplishment that accompanies graduation day. For millions of student-parents around the country, that feeling is magnified by the fact that their kids are there to share in their celebration. As someone who has done the student-parent thing twice (as an undergrad and a graduate student), I know first-hand the difficulties that … [Continue reading...]

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Four Habits of Successful Student Mamas

by Amber Styles Being a mom and being a college student are two of the most intensive efforts you may ever undertake. If you happen to be doing both at the same time, I promise you it *is* possible to feel some balance. The tips I'm sharing today were learned through my  own mistakes and missteps—hopefully reading them now will simplify your own path to graduation! Research and reflect on … [Continue reading...]

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Making My Net: The Life Of A Single Mom In Medical School

by Megan Thruston "Mamaaaa. Heyyy Mamaaa! I need fresh water with ice! HEY MAMAAA! It’s morning time!” I glanced at my phone and saw that it was indeed morning time. In fact it was already 6:10 a.m., which meant that I had overslept, though I hardly felt refreshed since I had been up studying until almost 2:00 a.m. After a few minutes of silence, I heard the soft thudding of feet on the … [Continue reading...]

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#NoTeenShame: This Is What Happens When We Support Teen Parents

Squeeeeeeee!  That's all I could think when Gloria Malone (you may know her as TeenMomNYC) uploaded photos from her college graduation. Gloria had her daughter Leilani when she was 15. I didn't know her then, but I know that society isn't kind to parents in general, let alone those who are parenting before they graduate high school, so I know she had her struggles. Instead of quietly … [Continue reading...]

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It’s A Wrap! The First Young Mom Summit Was A Success!

Part 1 of the recap - watch for part two tomorrow! When I tell you all that my heart is full and that the Young Mom Summit was everything I hoped it would be.... When I tell you that I was so touched by the amount of love and admiration between attendees.... When I tell you that I couldn't believe how dope my presenters were, even though I handpicked them myself... When I tell you that I … [Continue reading...]

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Does Your School Have Resources For Parenting Students? Here’s How To Find Out

I started college the same year my daughter started grade one. Being a student is difficult enough without the added responsibilities of being a parent, or going through pregnancy, but often, there is help. You just have to look for it. When I first started my classes I let my teachers know I had a daughter and there was always a chance I might have to leave early or miss time. Almost all of my … [Continue reading...]

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