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#WeSaluteYou: Joyful Portraits Of Student-Parents At Graduation

There is nothing quite like the rush of relief and the feeling of accomplishment that accompanies graduation day. For millions of student-parents around the country, that feeling is magnified by the fact that their kids are there to share in their celebration. As someone who has done the student-parent thing twice (as an undergrad and a graduate student), I know first-hand the difficulties that … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Education, Featured, Money + School, She Inspires, Student Mama ·

50 Things To Do With Your Kids This Summer [A YML Live Bonus!]

As K. Elizabeth and I promised during our Mommy Camp 101 Google Hangout, here are 50 things you can do with your kids this summer! This list, of course, is really endless. Anything you do with your kids can be fun—just remember that attitude is everything! (Below the graphic are some links to how-tos!) 1. Go for a hike 2. Start a family scrapbook 3. Feed the ducks 4. Do a summer reading … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Education, Featured, Money + School, YML Live ·

Four Habits of Successful Student Mamas

by Amber Styles Being a mom and being a college student are two of the most intensive efforts you may ever undertake. If you happen to be doing both at the same time, I promise you it *is* possible to feel some balance. The tips I'm sharing today were learned through my  own mistakes and missteps—hopefully reading them now will simplify your own path to graduation! Research and reflect on … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Education, Featured, Goal Diggin', Love + Family, Mom to Mom, Student Mama ·

#RaisingBrilliance: Teaching Your Children Empathy Can Make Them Better Students

A few weeks ago, as I was helping my kids get ready for bed, my son asked me a simple, silly question: "Mommy, can blind people talk?" "Yes," I said slowly. "Why do you ask?" "I mean...can they ask questions?" I realized then that my son assumed if people couldn't see, they wouldn't know if other people were standing nearby to be able to talk to them. So I turned to Mommy's best friend … [Continue reading...]

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Four Reasons You Should “Drop-In” On Your Kids At School

By Erica Hawthorne Outside of eating lunch with your child every now and then and parent-teacher conferences, how often are you able to drop in at your child’s school? Probably not often, considering most of us are extremely busy with life. However, even if it’s just for an hour here or an hour there, doing drive-bys at your kids’ school is beneficial, and here’s why: You Get To See What … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: #SurvivalGuide, Education, Featured, Love + Family, Money + School, School-Aged Children ·

#RaisingBrilliance: Seven Early Morning Pep Talks For Your Kids

Each morning before I drop my kids off at school, I try to give them a pep talk. My goal is to have the last thing they hear from me be something positive and uplifting. I used to just tell them, "Mommy loves you. Have a great day!" But they started to tune that out after a while, running into the building before I was even finished! So now I switch it up! Here's some of my favorite pep talks to … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Education, Featured, Love + Family, Money + School ·

Making My Net: The Life Of A Single Mom In Medical School

by Megan Thruston "Mamaaaa. Heyyy Mamaaa! I need fresh water with ice! HEY MAMAAA! It’s morning time!” I glanced at my phone and saw that it was indeed morning time. In fact it was already 6:10 a.m., which meant that I had overslept, though I hardly felt refreshed since I had been up studying until almost 2:00 a.m. After a few minutes of silence, I heard the soft thudding of feet on the … [Continue reading...]

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#RaisingBrilliance: Where To Go When Your Child Needs Extra Help

  The teacher Consider your child's teacher your partner on this journey. You have questions? Ask them. You have concerns? Voice them. If your teacher has concerns about your child's performance in a certain area, don't be timid. Ask what you can do at home to help them improve. The teacher might send home extra work (like my son's first grade teacher has done with him) or might point … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Education, Family, Featured, Love + Family, Money + School, School-Aged Children ·
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