Working Dads
Being a father is a demanding role and no doubt you've had to be nurturer, teacher, provider, protector, and counselor. How about adding "student" to the list?
We have partnered with the National Center for Fathering, worked with a number of universities, and spoken to dozens of parents studying online to give you the information and resources you need.
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Financial Resources for Single Parents…Fathers, Too
Furthering your education is a good way of ensuring a higher income to better support your family Of course, paying for college can be especially challenging for single parents Seek and ye shall find:...
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What Is a College Degree Worth to You?
Estimates of increased lifetime earnings for college graduates: $280K-$1M Actual value of a college degree? Priceless. On average, a college degree pays off in both financial and non-financial ways For...
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The New Gender Gap in College Degrees
Until the late 1970s, degree-earning men greatly outnumbered women The tide has turned: today, more women than men are going to college There are many theories as to why more women than men are earning...
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Quiz: Am I Ready to Go Back to School?
Are you ready for college? Chances are it’s been more than a few years since you’ve been in a classroom and you’re not sure if online education is for you. You may have a very demanding...
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'Real' Men Go Back To School
Why Earning an Online Degree is Good for You & Good for Your Family Being a 'real' man has little to do with masculinity or machisimo Education can enrich not only your fathering, but other aspects...
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Online Student: Andrew, 37, Columbia Southern University : Project Working Mom
Andrew's Background A married father of two, Andrew works as the Manager of Environment and Safety for a publicly traded upstream oil and gas company in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He completed a Bachelor...
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Bonding with Kids: A Busy Dad's Budget-Friendly Guide
“Quality time” isn’t just a buzzword; it really is important The best bonding ideas are the simplest ones How to build positive memories with your kids Today’s dads are extremely...
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Online Student: Rick, 50, American Sentinel University : Project Working Mom
Working Dad Success Story: Rick J, 50 Meet Rick What do you get when you combine a history major, an IT major, an international business executive, and an audio engineer? Meet fifty-year-old Rick J, husband...
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Breadwinner's Blues
Dads feel the need to be financially successful so they can provide for their kids To do that, our careers become a critically important priority in our lives It's tough to balance work, family, and school...
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A Busy Dad's Balancing Act
Affirmation for busy dads Strategy for a smoother work-life/home-life balance Parenting tips that are rooted in the real world Being a dad is not easy. The instant your child is born, your life changes...
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