Any single parent students to give me tips on being organised...

[GemsAngels]

for a stress free life would be muchly appreciated.
Im a single parent that is about to go back to college. I have 3 daughters. Two of which are quite demanding. They dont sleep and my fault I know have to settle them until their asleep. They alternate waking through the night about 3 times each.
My one is a very fussy eater. I mean stupidly fussy!
My eldest is at college but relies on me for a lift on her late night. Also lifts to and from work as there are no busses that run to the services.
I am also looking to work part time. This I have no choice as Im trying to keep our home.
They go to tap classes and a club once a week.
As well as all this I would like some me time for exercise.
Any single parent students out there?? Any tips would be welcome

Not a single parent but didn't want to leave you unanswered when I may be able to help a small amount (and bump you into active convos in case anyone else can help more).

How old are your children? Could you explain to them that they will need to help you out a little more now that you're studying?

Is your eldest responsible enough to be left in charge once the other 2 are in bed, so you can get out and do some exercise in the evenings? Could your eldest learn to drive, even if she can't afford her own car she could go on your insurance and take the car to get to work so you wouldn't have to take her, frees up some time for you.

Have you looked into all benefits and funding you are eligible for with going back to college?

I'll be going back to work when DS starts pre-school, so I know how hard it is to juggle everything!

If your oldest daughter is at college, then she's old enough to give you a hand with childcare. Explain that you need her help, hopefully she'll understand. She sounds fairly responsible, with college and a job.

It does sound like the issue is time, there's never enough hours in the day! One thing I found really useful was calling on friends for favours. You'd be surprised how many are willing to babysit a couple of evenings a week! I know it's not a conventional route, but it worked for me, and DS now has a host of aunts and uncles that he adores.

Good luck with your studies x