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[Lessons From A Student Mama] You Won’t Be In School Forever

Eleven years ago, I was approaching my junior in college and had just delivered a beautiful baby boy. I was a new mom, a young mom at that. While trying to navigate this new world of parenthood, I was trying to figure out how I was going to get through school with a little one attached to my hip. I was really at a crossroad in my life because I was so passionate about my education but still … [Continue reading...]

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Finding Creative Ways To Get More Quality Time With Your Kids As A Student-Parent

As a student and a mother I feel like I am always busy. We have work, school, errands, chores and hobbies, but spending quality time with one another is equally important. It's one thing to provide the necessities such as food, clothes and shelter, but I also want my daughter to be able to look back on her childhood with fond memories. It's really important to take time to spend with your kids, … [Continue reading...]

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[Lessons From A Student Mama] The Mistake Of Trying To Do Too Much While Balancing School And Family

For years before I graduated from college in 2011 I imagined my graduation day. I’d wrap myself in a long gown, and attempt to fight back tears, tears of years of sacrifice and struggle. Trying to steady myself on the seemingly long walk to the stage to accept my diploma I’d search in the crowd for my loved ones and my daughter waving frantically wanting to ensure her Mommy saw her. I’d close … [Continue reading...]

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[Lessons From A Student Mama] 11 (More) Tips On Balancing School, Work And Family

All week long the staff here at YML will be sharing our reflections on what was probably one of the most difficult periods of our lives: our time spent as a student-parent. If you're in school this semester, or thinking about heading back in the near future, this series is for you. But first: In 2012 I wrote the first batch of tips for balancing life as a student-parent. Go back and read these … [Continue reading...]

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[Student Mama] Time Management Tips For Student-Parents

Being a college student is difficult enough without having the added responsibilities of being a parent. However, I have learned a thing or two over these past three months. Organization is Key Getting organized and staying organized will save you so much time and aggravation! Sometimes it's easier said than done, though. By having all of my school work in one place, I find it much easier to … [Continue reading...]

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Why Are Colleges So Ill-Equipped To Handle Pregnant And Parenting Students?

For my Master's thesis, I interviewed five parenting students to see what type of support they had and what was lacking as they tried to balance work, school and family. Three of the women said their GPA had suffered as a result of being pregnant. Not because they were suddenly stupider, but because they had been docked major class participation points for missing class due to late-term … [Continue reading...]

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[Student Mama] How To Make Time For School When Everything Else Is Important Too

For some of you, this is just the beginning of your journey as a student-parent. You just applied, got accepted, bought your textbooks and you've completed your first few weeks of classes. You're still a bit scared on how all of this is going to work. I can just hear the questions in your mind now: How exhausting is this going to be? Will I have time to study after dinner? Before dinner? During … [Continue reading...]

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9 Experiences Every Student-Parent Will Have While Balancing Classes And Family

I still can't believe I graduated. It just hit me during this back-to-school season that I was NOT going back to school. That I am done. Finished. Forever, probably. But I know a lot of you are still in school and could use a chuckle, right? Today's post is for you: 9 Experiences Every Student-Parent Will Have While Balancing Classes And Family 1) You frequently don't know what day it is and … [Continue reading...]

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