The times of having to actually go to campus for our classes are long gone. Now, thanks to technology, single moms online degrees are popping up at schools all across the country. We can "attend" classes in the comfort of our own home and not waste so much time driving to and from school...and trying to find a place to park.
This is a great luxury, however, it can also problematic if you are not a self-motivated and structured person. Just like going to classes in person, you are responsible for the classwork even though you do it online. You have to be motivated enough to get the work done and not put it off. Have a schedule for yourself as to when you will do the work and stick to it. Of course, if your child gets sick or you have to go to your child's school, you can change your schedule to fit your needs for that day. But don't get in a habit of this.
Don't think that taking care of your baby while you study at home is going to be easy because it is not. If your child is too young for school, try to have a family member or friend watch him/her while you do your course work. If you child is in school, then use that time to study.
However, if you are working all day when your kids are in school, then you may have to wait until after they go to bed or use the time before they get up. You can also do your homework when they do theirs. This may help them out in the long run, as if you are doing your studies at the same time they are, it is not quite as easy for them not to focus with you sitting there. The key is to just be consistent.
Remember, these few years are going to pass and pass quickly and will pave a way to a better life for you and your family in the future.
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