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Studying And Children: The World's Worst Combination! How To Make It Work?

22/8/2018

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It does not matter whether you are 18 or 58-years-old, studying is never easy. However, when you add children to the mix, it becomes ten times more difficult. Whenever you want to sit down for a minute and start a new chapter in your textbook, you hear the words “mum” and before you know it, an hour has passed. It can be incredibly frustrating; leading most parents to assume that studying simply is not possible when their children are young. However, it can work, and here are some tips to help you.


Start by picking a course wisely

There is only one place to begin, and this is with your course selection. You need to select a course that is going to fit in with your existing life. This should not be as difficult as it once was because there are now many different study options available, including online courses. You can do everything from an online masters in business management to a degree in foreign languages online today. Plus, your quality of study does not suffer, as you will still attain the same level of degree as you would if you were going to university in person.

Organise your team effectively

You are never going to be able to achieve a degree while you have children if you do not know how to organise your time properly. This is a more challenging skill than a lot of people realise. It is not only about figuring out when you have those free moments to do some studying, but it is also about optimising the time you have available to you. You need to make sure that you tackle the most difficult subjects and those that require your greatest level of attention while your children aren’t around. You can then listen to audio notes on easier subjects while your children watch a DVD, for example
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Be flexible with your study approach

There are so many different types of revision methods that are available today, so make the most of them. This is something that was touched upon earlier when we suggested listening to audio notes while your children are watching a DVD. It is all about finding ways to study that fit in with what your children are doing so that you can maximise your time. This means your children won’t feel left out, but you can still tick off your study goals.

Hopefully, with the three tips that have been mentioned above, you now feel more prepared and inspired to become the superwoman that you are and study while also having children. Yes, there is no denying that there are going to be times when this is incredibly difficult. Nevertheless, by organising your time and embracing the flexibility that is available to you these days, you should be able to achieve study success.

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6 Comments
Cath - BattleMum link
28/8/2018 09:51:29 pm

Great tips for someone considering a course. I don't think I would do a full degree while my son is small as I know if struggle fitting everything in. But a different type of course that was shorter might work for me.

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Emma link
29/8/2018 09:07:26 am

Some good advice here. I’ve been toying with the idea of doing a course but with no childcare I’m thinking it’s not possible! Think a shorter and flexible course might be more suitable!

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Rachel link
29/8/2018 09:42:17 am

I have been debating on and off your a long time about about studying but always found the 'time thing' difficult. As you say i need to organise my time better.

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Stephanie link
29/8/2018 09:51:56 am

I found studying very hard when I was 18 let alone with 3 children, but your tips are fantastic. When their at school it would be much easier to keep on top of it.

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Lindsey Bray
29/8/2018 01:19:03 pm

I've just done my L4 nvq at home. It was good but really hard to fit it in around a 4yr old. Thanks for the tips

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Mudpie Friday link
29/8/2018 05:24:26 pm

I took all my professional qualifications before having children. Although now I am thinking of a career change I will be studying with kids around. Thanks for the tips I’m sure they will come in handy x

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