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Hail the Returning Aunt

Oh! To be an aunt! What a wonderful thing it is. My son loves his aunts. He has lots of them and he loves each one of them a great deal. A lot. So much that it’s impossible to gauge his sadness when one of them leaves. This year alone two of his aunts went off to college. This was in some ways a terrible thing. We’d been away for a number of years and our son hadn’t had a lot of time to spend with his aunts. The summer was full of fun times to be spent with them, … Continue reading →

Helping Kids Pack for College

Did you see “Toy Story 3” this summer? I did… twice. I cried…twice. Oh yes I did. When Andy was saying goodbye to his mom before leaving for college, I couldn’t hold back the tears. Never mind that my daughter is just 6 years old and promised me that I could live with her in her college dorm room if I wanted. Ah… sweet, innocent six. Right now tens of thousands of college co-eds are returning to campus in anticipation of the new school year and of those students nearly a third will be living in university housing, which means … Continue reading →

Returning to work once kids are teens

The youngest child has turned 13. Perhaps it’s time to get a job. After all, they don’t need or want your constant attention. They can be left home alone for hours on end without getting in or causing trouble. It’s definitely time to go back to work. The kids are old enough to fend for themselves. Not so fast. While teens are old enough to give themselves basic care, they are hardly ready to be on their own. They might look like adults, but the teen years are hardly the years be run a household, care for younger siblings, and … Continue reading →

Thoughts to Ponder When Returning to College

I love to look over the forum threads in all of the various categories. Often these threads can inspire me to write. A recent thread that I noticed was about a very important educational and career decision. The decision was to either take a less stressful and easier road of LPN or a more difficult and more stressful road to RN. While these decisions can only be made by the individual and by the heart, it is important to keep a reality check when returning to school. Many women are now returning to school after having children. A lot of … Continue reading →

Think You are Too Old to Return to College- Read This!!

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I know some you are sitting around and wishing for a college degree or change in profession. Many of you will let the thought pass you by. Your dream will remain a dream. There are some of you that feel that you are too old to return to college. You feel foolish chasing after long ago made goals and dreams. However, this was not the thought of Nola Ochs during the graduation commencement ceremony at Fort Hayes State University on Saturday. At Saturday’s ceremony, Nola Ochs became the oldest person to graduate from college. Nola is 95 years old. She … Continue reading →

Returning to College- Questions to Ask Before Enrolling

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In previous articles, I have discussed tips and concerns for adults returning to college or entering college for the first time. Before enrolling in a college, make sure that the selected program is right for you. There are several questions that need to be addressed before a final decision is made. Choose two or three possible education choices and compare the answers to each of the following questions. · What programs does the institution offer? Some schools specialize in various careers. Check and see if the college offers the full program for your major choice or if you will need … Continue reading →

Tips for Studying after Returning to College

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One of the hardest parts of attending college while having small children is finding time to study and sleep. Many mothers find themselves spending late nights studying. In this article, I have offered a few tips on how to keep up with your academics after returning to college. Take your assignments in pieces and try to do a little each night instead of waiting and having to complete it all at once. It is much easier to set small goals for yourself on a daily basis. You can often squeeze in fifteen minutes of reading each day easier than you … Continue reading →

Returning to College

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College, marriage, and children, consecutively, can be difficult tasks to manage. However, these events occurring in a different order can make life very stressful. I completed my bachelor’s degree without dealing with marriage or children. When I completed my master’s degree, I was married with one child. The two experiences were very different. The differences were mostly due to the added responsibilities in my life. Yet, part of the difference was due to the fact that I was older and more experienced in life. Before returning to college, think about why it is that you are seeking more education. Are … Continue reading →

Your Local Junior College – A Hidden Treasure

When I was in high school, I often heard other students say they couldn’t wait until they graduated. Simply put, they were tired of school. These desperate cries grew even louder in college. Most of my fellow classmates could hardly wait until they had finished school and could enter the workforce. I often wonder if they feel the same way now. I must admit that I, too, was one of those people who was eager to finish the day to day stress of school and wanted to hurry up and obtain a career that I actually liked. Now that I … Continue reading →

Adults can save for college too!

Thinking about going back to school? Need a new trade, like mechanic, hairdresser, computer analyst? A college savings fund can help you make your dreams come true – without going into debt for school! Adults can open a 529 college savings fund – for yourself. You don’t have to be a kid to save for college. Maybe you are twenty something, newly married, have a child and are thinking about going back to school in a few years after the kid is grown a bit – but you aren’t sure if you’ll be having more children, therefore putting off the … Continue reading →