I agree with Em and Mel. Being a mom doesn't necessarily mean you stop being a person. There are tons of great moms with careers. Those women work for many different reasons, but most are not focusing on career exclusively and at the expense of their parenting. Being a fulfilled person makes you a better parent.
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I agree with Em and Mel. Being a mom doesn't necessarily mean you stop being a person. There are tons of great moms with careers. Those women work for many different reasons, but most are not focusing on career exclusively and at the expense of their parenting. Being a fulfilled person makes you a better parent.
I agree with Em and Mel. Being a mom doesn't necessarily mean you stop being a person. There are tons of great moms with careers. Those women work for many different reasons, but most are not focusing on career exclusively and at the expense of their parenting. Being a fulfilled person makes you a better parent.
I agree with Em and Mel. Being a mom doesn't necessarily mean you stop being a person. There are tons of great moms with careers. Those women work for many different reasons, but most are not focusing on career exclusively and at the expense of their parenting. Being a fulfilled person makes you a better parent.
I agree with Em and Mel. Being a mom doesn't necessarily mean you stop being a person. There are tons of great moms with careers. Those women work for many different reasons, but most are not focusing on career exclusively and at the expense of their parenting. Being a fulfilled person makes you a better parent.
Have a looked into non-traditional education? I am an Admissions Counselor at Excelsior College (www.Excelsior.edu). Not sure what level degree you are interested in- we offer an assessment based ADN program for students with clinical background (LPN/LVN, Paramedic or students who have completed 50% or more of the clinical courses in an ADN or BSN program). We are offer flexible, self- paced degrees designed mostly for the adult student. It may be something to consider !
Have a looked into non-traditional education? I am an Admissions Counselor at Excelsior College (www.Excelsior.edu). Not sure what level degree you are interested in- we offer an assessment based ADN program for students with clinical background (LPN/LVN, Paramedic or students who have completed 50% or more of the clinical courses in an ADN or BSN program). We are offer flexible, self- paced degrees designed mostly for the adult student. It may be something to consider !
Have a looked into non-traditional education? I am an Admissions Counselor at Excelsior College (www.Excelsior.edu). Not sure what level degree you are interested in- we offer an assessment based ADN program for students with clinical background (LPN/LVN, Paramedic or students who have completed 50% or more of the clinical courses in an ADN or BSN program). We are offer flexible, self- paced degrees designed mostly for the adult student. It may be something to consider !
Have a looked into non-traditional education? I am an Admissions Counselor at Excelsior College (www.Excelsior.edu). Not sure what level degree you are interested in- we offer an assessment based ADN program for students with clinical background (LPN/LVN, Paramedic or students who have completed 50% or more of the clinical courses in an ADN or BSN program). We are offer flexible, self- paced degrees designed mostly for the adult student. It may be something to consider !
Have a looked into non-traditional education? I am an Admissions Counselor at Excelsior College (www.Excelsior.edu). Not sure what level degree you are interested in- we offer an assessment based ADN program for students with clinical background (LPN/LVN, Paramedic or students who have completed 50% or more of the clinical courses in an ADN or BSN program). We are offer flexible, self- paced degrees designed mostly for the adult student. It may be something to consider !
I say yes! Do it. Will it be hard? Yes. Might you have to stop then re-start, then stop again a few times? Yep. Will you have to become a master juggler (if you're not already)? Yes. Will it make you a better mom or more able to help your child medically (and I understand that that's not what you were asking...) Probably not, but it can't hurt. I am assuming that finishing your degree could potentially lead to a better job with better insurance and benefits (Forgive me if I assume wrong). That is in your child's best interest. Plus, I've found that being busy, even insanely busy makes me more attentive to my kids. I have to work to put them first, and because I am aware of the need to "work" at it, I am better at it. During summer vacations, we each fall into our rut, and we do relatively little "together stuff." But, when school's on and I"m working, we make use of every available moment. Maybe that's just me, but I think that doing what you need to do for you is going to have more benefits than not.
The funny thing is, I have been thinking (and saying to anyone who will listen...) "I should have been a nurse. I love teaching, but, lately I have been wondering if maybe I should have explored nursing. It seems to be something I'd be good at.
ANyway, go for it! ANd let us know what you decide.
The funny thing is, I have been thinking (and saying to anyone who will listen...) "I should have been a nurse. I love teaching, but, lately I have been wondering if maybe I should have explored nursing. It seems to be something I'd be good at.
ANyway, go for it! ANd let us know what you decide.
I say yes! Do it. Will it be hard? Yes. Might you have to stop then re-start, then stop again a few times? Yep. Will you have to become a master juggler (if you're not already)? Yes. Will it make you a better mom or more able to help your child medically (and I understand that that's not what you were asking...) Probably not, but it can't hurt. I am assuming that finishing your degree could potentially lead to a better job with better insurance and benefits (Forgive me if I assume wrong). That is in your child's best interest. Plus, I've found that being busy, even insanely busy makes me more attentive to my kids. I have to work to put them first, and because I am aware of the need to "work" at it, I am better at it. During summer vacations, we each fall into our rut, and we do relatively little "together stuff." But, when school's on and I"m working, we make use of every available moment. Maybe that's just me, but I think that doing what you need to do for you is going to have more benefits than not.
The funny thing is, I have been thinking (and saying to anyone who will listen...) "I should have been a nurse. I love teaching, but, lately I have been wondering if maybe I should have explored nursing. It seems to be something I'd be good at.
ANyway, go for it! ANd let us know what you decide.
The funny thing is, I have been thinking (and saying to anyone who will listen...) "I should have been a nurse. I love teaching, but, lately I have been wondering if maybe I should have explored nursing. It seems to be something I'd be good at.
ANyway, go for it! ANd let us know what you decide.
I say yes! Do it. Will it be hard? Yes. Might you have to stop then re-start, then stop again a few times? Yep. Will you have to become a master juggler (if you're not already)? Yes. Will it make you a better mom or more able to help your child medically (and I understand that that's not what you were asking...) Probably not, but it can't hurt. I am assuming that finishing your degree could potentially lead to a better job with better insurance and benefits (Forgive me if I assume wrong). That is in your child's best interest. Plus, I've found that being busy, even insanely busy makes me more attentive to my kids. I have to work to put them first, and because I am aware of the need to "work" at it, I am better at it. During summer vacations, we each fall into our rut, and we do relatively little "together stuff." But, when school's on and I"m working, we make use of every available moment. Maybe that's just me, but I think that doing what you need to do for you is going to have more benefits than not.
The funny thing is, I have been thinking (and saying to anyone who will listen...) "I should have been a nurse. I love teaching, but, lately I have been wondering if maybe I should have explored nursing. It seems to be something I'd be good at.
ANyway, go for it! ANd let us know what you decide.
The funny thing is, I have been thinking (and saying to anyone who will listen...) "I should have been a nurse. I love teaching, but, lately I have been wondering if maybe I should have explored nursing. It seems to be something I'd be good at.
ANyway, go for it! ANd let us know what you decide.
I say yes! Do it. Will it be hard? Yes. Might you have to stop then re-start, then stop again a few times? Yep. Will you have to become a master juggler (if you're not already)? Yes. Will it make you a better mom or more able to help your child medically (and I understand that that's not what you were asking...) Probably not, but it can't hurt. I am assuming that finishing your degree could potentially lead to a better job with better insurance and benefits (Forgive me if I assume wrong). That is in your child's best interest. Plus, I've found that being busy, even insanely busy makes me more attentive to my kids. I have to work to put them first, and because I am aware of the need to "work" at it, I am better at it. During summer vacations, we each fall into our rut, and we do relatively little "together stuff." But, when school's on and I"m working, we make use of every available moment. Maybe that's just me, but I think that doing what you need to do for you is going to have more benefits than not.
The funny thing is, I have been thinking (and saying to anyone who will listen...) "I should have been a nurse. I love teaching, but, lately I have been wondering if maybe I should have explored nursing. It seems to be something I'd be good at.
ANyway, go for it! ANd let us know what you decide.
The funny thing is, I have been thinking (and saying to anyone who will listen...) "I should have been a nurse. I love teaching, but, lately I have been wondering if maybe I should have explored nursing. It seems to be something I'd be good at.
ANyway, go for it! ANd let us know what you decide.
I say yes! Do it. Will it be hard? Yes. Might you have to stop then re-start, then stop again a few times? Yep. Will you have to become a master juggler (if you're not already)? Yes. Will it make you a better mom or more able to help your child medically (and I understand that that's not what you were asking...) Probably not, but it can't hurt. I am assuming that finishing your degree could potentially lead to a better job with better insurance and benefits (Forgive me if I assume wrong). That is in your child's best interest. Plus, I've found that being busy, even insanely busy makes me more attentive to my kids. I have to work to put them first, and because I am aware of the need to "work" at it, I am better at it. During summer vacations, we each fall into our rut, and we do relatively little "together stuff." But, when school's on and I"m working, we make use of every available moment. Maybe that's just me, but I think that doing what you need to do for you is going to have more benefits than not.
The funny thing is, I have been thinking (and saying to anyone who will listen...) "I should have been a nurse. I love teaching, but, lately I have been wondering if maybe I should have explored nursing. It seems to be something I'd be good at.
ANyway, go for it! ANd let us know what you decide.
The funny thing is, I have been thinking (and saying to anyone who will listen...) "I should have been a nurse. I love teaching, but, lately I have been wondering if maybe I should have explored nursing. It seems to be something I'd be good at.
ANyway, go for it! ANd let us know what you decide.
Hey
I have been doing a social work degree for the last couple of years, and have just deferred my studies for twelve months.
Personally, it was gratifying doing something for 'me', I enjoyed the studies...BUT, it really consumed too much of my time, and I found when my son was hospitalised I was trying to get assessments done while being there for him etc. plus my other younger son (wocf). It was really hard, and has been really hard. I became extremely stressed and haven't been coping very well.
This may not be your experience, weigh it up carefully I would say.
I have swapped for a part time job (so I get some socialising plus extra money), and am going to continue the degree by distance study (at home, sounds like dcgal's college option).
My kids are the most important thing to me, and I have found that if I am stressed, they are stressed, and my cfer tends to become sick if he is stressed...I can't give the same level of attention to treatments, diet, homework, after school activities etc.
How well is your child? How well do you cope with stress? What types of supports do you have (eg. a husband, mum, sister)...support crucial if you are going to do more study.
Hope this helps.
I have been doing a social work degree for the last couple of years, and have just deferred my studies for twelve months.
Personally, it was gratifying doing something for 'me', I enjoyed the studies...BUT, it really consumed too much of my time, and I found when my son was hospitalised I was trying to get assessments done while being there for him etc. plus my other younger son (wocf). It was really hard, and has been really hard. I became extremely stressed and haven't been coping very well.
This may not be your experience, weigh it up carefully I would say.
I have swapped for a part time job (so I get some socialising plus extra money), and am going to continue the degree by distance study (at home, sounds like dcgal's college option).
My kids are the most important thing to me, and I have found that if I am stressed, they are stressed, and my cfer tends to become sick if he is stressed...I can't give the same level of attention to treatments, diet, homework, after school activities etc.
How well is your child? How well do you cope with stress? What types of supports do you have (eg. a husband, mum, sister)...support crucial if you are going to do more study.
Hope this helps.
Hey
I have been doing a social work degree for the last couple of years, and have just deferred my studies for twelve months.
Personally, it was gratifying doing something for 'me', I enjoyed the studies...BUT, it really consumed too much of my time, and I found when my son was hospitalised I was trying to get assessments done while being there for him etc. plus my other younger son (wocf). It was really hard, and has been really hard. I became extremely stressed and haven't been coping very well.
This may not be your experience, weigh it up carefully I would say.
I have swapped for a part time job (so I get some socialising plus extra money), and am going to continue the degree by distance study (at home, sounds like dcgal's college option).
My kids are the most important thing to me, and I have found that if I am stressed, they are stressed, and my cfer tends to become sick if he is stressed...I can't give the same level of attention to treatments, diet, homework, after school activities etc.
How well is your child? How well do you cope with stress? What types of supports do you have (eg. a husband, mum, sister)...support crucial if you are going to do more study.
Hope this helps.
I have been doing a social work degree for the last couple of years, and have just deferred my studies for twelve months.
Personally, it was gratifying doing something for 'me', I enjoyed the studies...BUT, it really consumed too much of my time, and I found when my son was hospitalised I was trying to get assessments done while being there for him etc. plus my other younger son (wocf). It was really hard, and has been really hard. I became extremely stressed and haven't been coping very well.
This may not be your experience, weigh it up carefully I would say.
I have swapped for a part time job (so I get some socialising plus extra money), and am going to continue the degree by distance study (at home, sounds like dcgal's college option).
My kids are the most important thing to me, and I have found that if I am stressed, they are stressed, and my cfer tends to become sick if he is stressed...I can't give the same level of attention to treatments, diet, homework, after school activities etc.
How well is your child? How well do you cope with stress? What types of supports do you have (eg. a husband, mum, sister)...support crucial if you are going to do more study.
Hope this helps.
Hey
I have been doing a social work degree for the last couple of years, and have just deferred my studies for twelve months.
Personally, it was gratifying doing something for 'me', I enjoyed the studies...BUT, it really consumed too much of my time, and I found when my son was hospitalised I was trying to get assessments done while being there for him etc. plus my other younger son (wocf). It was really hard, and has been really hard. I became extremely stressed and haven't been coping very well.
This may not be your experience, weigh it up carefully I would say.
I have swapped for a part time job (so I get some socialising plus extra money), and am going to continue the degree by distance study (at home, sounds like dcgal's college option).
My kids are the most important thing to me, and I have found that if I am stressed, they are stressed, and my cfer tends to become sick if he is stressed...I can't give the same level of attention to treatments, diet, homework, after school activities etc.
How well is your child? How well do you cope with stress? What types of supports do you have (eg. a husband, mum, sister)...support crucial if you are going to do more study.
Hope this helps.
I have been doing a social work degree for the last couple of years, and have just deferred my studies for twelve months.
Personally, it was gratifying doing something for 'me', I enjoyed the studies...BUT, it really consumed too much of my time, and I found when my son was hospitalised I was trying to get assessments done while being there for him etc. plus my other younger son (wocf). It was really hard, and has been really hard. I became extremely stressed and haven't been coping very well.
This may not be your experience, weigh it up carefully I would say.
I have swapped for a part time job (so I get some socialising plus extra money), and am going to continue the degree by distance study (at home, sounds like dcgal's college option).
My kids are the most important thing to me, and I have found that if I am stressed, they are stressed, and my cfer tends to become sick if he is stressed...I can't give the same level of attention to treatments, diet, homework, after school activities etc.
How well is your child? How well do you cope with stress? What types of supports do you have (eg. a husband, mum, sister)...support crucial if you are going to do more study.
Hope this helps.
Hey
I have been doing a social work degree for the last couple of years, and have just deferred my studies for twelve months.
Personally, it was gratifying doing something for 'me', I enjoyed the studies...BUT, it really consumed too much of my time, and I found when my son was hospitalised I was trying to get assessments done while being there for him etc. plus my other younger son (wocf). It was really hard, and has been really hard. I became extremely stressed and haven't been coping very well.
This may not be your experience, weigh it up carefully I would say.
I have swapped for a part time job (so I get some socialising plus extra money), and am going to continue the degree by distance study (at home, sounds like dcgal's college option).
My kids are the most important thing to me, and I have found that if I am stressed, they are stressed, and my cfer tends to become sick if he is stressed...I can't give the same level of attention to treatments, diet, homework, after school activities etc.
How well is your child? How well do you cope with stress? What types of supports do you have (eg. a husband, mum, sister)...support crucial if you are going to do more study.
Hope this helps.
I have been doing a social work degree for the last couple of years, and have just deferred my studies for twelve months.
Personally, it was gratifying doing something for 'me', I enjoyed the studies...BUT, it really consumed too much of my time, and I found when my son was hospitalised I was trying to get assessments done while being there for him etc. plus my other younger son (wocf). It was really hard, and has been really hard. I became extremely stressed and haven't been coping very well.
This may not be your experience, weigh it up carefully I would say.
I have swapped for a part time job (so I get some socialising plus extra money), and am going to continue the degree by distance study (at home, sounds like dcgal's college option).
My kids are the most important thing to me, and I have found that if I am stressed, they are stressed, and my cfer tends to become sick if he is stressed...I can't give the same level of attention to treatments, diet, homework, after school activities etc.
How well is your child? How well do you cope with stress? What types of supports do you have (eg. a husband, mum, sister)...support crucial if you are going to do more study.
Hope this helps.
Hey
I have been doing a social work degree for the last couple of years, and have just deferred my studies for twelve months.
Personally, it was gratifying doing something for 'me', I enjoyed the studies...BUT, it really consumed too much of my time, and I found when my son was hospitalised I was trying to get assessments done while being there for him etc. plus my other younger son (wocf). It was really hard, and has been really hard. I became extremely stressed and haven't been coping very well.
This may not be your experience, weigh it up carefully I would say.
I have swapped for a part time job (so I get some socialising plus extra money), and am going to continue the degree by distance study (at home, sounds like dcgal's college option).
My kids are the most important thing to me, and I have found that if I am stressed, they are stressed, and my cfer tends to become sick if he is stressed...I can't give the same level of attention to treatments, diet, homework, after school activities etc.
How well is your child? How well do you cope with stress? What types of supports do you have (eg. a husband, mum, sister)...support crucial if you are going to do more study.
Hope this helps.
I have been doing a social work degree for the last couple of years, and have just deferred my studies for twelve months.
Personally, it was gratifying doing something for 'me', I enjoyed the studies...BUT, it really consumed too much of my time, and I found when my son was hospitalised I was trying to get assessments done while being there for him etc. plus my other younger son (wocf). It was really hard, and has been really hard. I became extremely stressed and haven't been coping very well.
This may not be your experience, weigh it up carefully I would say.
I have swapped for a part time job (so I get some socialising plus extra money), and am going to continue the degree by distance study (at home, sounds like dcgal's college option).
My kids are the most important thing to me, and I have found that if I am stressed, they are stressed, and my cfer tends to become sick if he is stressed...I can't give the same level of attention to treatments, diet, homework, after school activities etc.
How well is your child? How well do you cope with stress? What types of supports do you have (eg. a husband, mum, sister)...support crucial if you are going to do more study.
Hope this helps.