Before I begin, I will preface this by saying that I know how fortunate I am to have a spouse who supports my decision to pursue an education. Knowing the statistics, I am aware of the fact that over half of parenting students are single -- I applaud you for your hard work if you … Continue reading “Thank you, Honey”: Remember to Show Appreciation to Those Who Support You
When I began my journey through education I put very little stock in the outcome. The certificate that said I would be a good secretary cost me $46 a unit multiplied by about 12. That is about the same value I placed upon myself. I didn't have plans to go far. I didn't even consider transferring to a four year institution. What good would it do? I had no passion, no drive, nothing. I wasn't "college material." To top it off, I felt that there was no value in a degree -- associate, bachelor, masters, and beyond.
I've been through this before. Not exactly this, but a much worse version of postpartum depression (PPD) after my second child. Because I have been through it, I started noticing symptoms a few months ago and did my best to cope: meditation, rest, reading, etc. However, I am not able to cope as well … Continue reading Diary of a Mom in College: Postpartum Depression
I have been looking for a recent update to the number of parents (and specifically moms) in college for some time, and today I got just that. I think it's important for you and I, along with school administrators and staff to know just how many of us are in college, needing services and support. So, … Continue reading By the Numbers: IWPR Releases Parent-Student Demographics (Nov 2014)
Time seems to be a few things: In limited supply. Fleeting. Being in school makes me aware of these two truths. I find myself running out of time on many occasions and often I begin feeling regretful and guilty about being in school. I should be home. I should be filling the role of hands-on … Continue reading Driving with David Jr
When dropping off my youngest son, David Jr., at the child care center/preschool on campus a few days ago he did something he has never done before: he held on to me and came back to hug me 4 times. He didn't want me to leave. Having seen him ditch me within seconds on his very first … Continue reading Diary of a Transferring Mom: Moms for Moms
Most research (and opinion) seems to focus on the negative aspect of a mother who is attending college. This could be coming more from the idea of the "good mother" stereotype we have talked about in the past, but I can't say that for sure. Whatever the reason, there hasn't always been a positive message … Continue reading Homework with Matthew: Sharing the Role of Student
Some of us are what Kate Chopin (author of "The Awakening") might have called "mother-women" while others of us may not be. Regardless of the reasons why a woman feels like having a baby, having one is a major life-changing decision. I can remember thinking about having my first baby when I was as young … Continue reading The Mom Question: A Post for My Not-Yet-Mom’s
Name: I-Esha Age: 29 Number of Children: 1 Married, Never Married, Divorced, Widowed? Never Married Major/Degree: B.S. in Animal Science w/ a minor in psychology & Master’s in Education Dream Job/ Career Goals: I am living my dream job…I teach special ed! Why did you decide to go to school? I decided to go back … Continue reading Moms Like Us Spotlight: I-Esha
The words and phrases in the image above are not terms I prefer to start a blog post with. However, these words were used in a research study where a group of traditional community college and university students were questioned on their outlook of a mother who chose to return to … Continue reading The Student-Mom and the “Good Mother” Stereotype
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