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When you have a young child while going through college, it may seem like the end of the world as you deal with guilt for not doing your best. Most college students going through the times of parenthood often believe that they do not dedicate enough time to their children and cannot achieve academic success either. Still, it is possible to balance childcare and homework if you start with a strict schedule and learn how to plan things ahead to allocate more free time. It also helps to research available learning options and keep your mind open!
One of the most important aspects to consider is planning and learning how to narrow things down. Remember that you cannot do it all at once and manage multitasking. Take one step at a time and create a daily schedule. Of course, if your free time is plagued by volumes of homework, consider assistance by academized as you talk to an expert and receive 24/7 help with those odd tasks or the times when you need to proofread things in silence.
A good mental trick is to make two lists (parenthood and academic life) where you write down the list of things that you have to complete for the day. Depending on the age of your child, you can assign small roles and responsibilities to do things together. Discuss various duties and talk them out to help your child learn. Think about making a parenthood list along with your youngster(s), and let your creativity flow as you train your planning skills.
As a college parent, do not forget that you can be eligible for a college parenthood scholarship. While some are usually based on academic merits, some are relevant to a young parent with more than one child. You can talk to your academic advisor and see what may be available or see the listings at your local district.
Add brain foods for the snacks. These will help you to boost your cognitive skills and keep your energy levels up. Add dark chocolate, nuts, avocado, and Omega-3 foods unless you dislike sea products. Even if you add eggs and ham for breakfast with a cup of cacao, it should be a great trick to keep you up and going by allocating something healthy for your child!
Do not forget that you still need to allocate some time for yourself where you just sit back and relax. Sometimes, it helps to invite your friends over and watch some TV series or discuss the latest events. Likewise, you can consider reflective writing or start a blog to focus on your feelings and gain some privacy. If you are unsure about the writing part, you can get more info and research the subject that interests you. Just keep your mind open and get creative!
Since you need to get outside more, take your child along and participate in volunteering and community work. Once your child is outside, you can meet other college parents and make new friends.
The Practice of Childminders
In case you have not heard of childminders in the past, the talk is about a person who can look after your child while being at home. This childcare practice is controlled by the British government to ensure that your child remains in a safe environment. Health and criminal checks are done all the time, along with special childcare training. They can look after children of any age, yet when your child is under the age of eight, special rules apply. Since you can find a childminder place nearby, your child is usually along with the other youngsters, which will be more flexible regarding social training. Moreover, you can receive help with after-school care or taking care of your child in any other way. It’s still another way to get your childcare in balance when you have an important exam coming up, a meeting, or an academic emergency.
