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My name is TaMika Steward. I am a single mother of three children ages 3, 10, and 12. I am an Instructor of Economics at a community colleges in Arlington,Texas. I am a business consultant. I recently started helping small business owners with business plans.

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Education > Non-Traditional College Students Single mothers: Higher education struggles: 2 of 16
Balancing full-time work with daily home duties is a challenge for most single mothers today. Imagine adding higher education into the equation. Many single mothers struggle when it comes to balancing their time between work, home, and school. I am a single mother of three children ages 12, 10, and 3. As a single mother, I ha... More..
Education > Adult Education Understanding common distance learning mistakes: 2 of 11
Many schools have provided students with the option of taking college courses through distance learning. As a student and faculty member, this writer has seen a number of mistakes made by students taking courses online. The purpose of this article is to show the ways students can eliminate common mistakes made in distance... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators What makes an effective teacher?: 4 of 19
Do you remember the teacher that left a lasting impression on you when you were in school? All of us had at least one teacher we called our favorite. As adults, we can definitely appreciate the effective teachers. Teachers are a blessing. They spend at least eight hours with our children and play a major role in our c... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues Why people cheat: 20 of 44
In looking at the bond between a man and a woman today, it does not mean the same thing as it did 40 to 50 years ago. Marriages used to last 20-30 years. Now the average marriage lasts 5 to 7 years. Why? Men cheat, and women cheat as well. There are so many reasons why people cheat.First, it is so much easier for people to ch... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues iPhone, iPod, Kindle and textbooks: 2 of 3
Hardback textbooks are becoming a thing of the past due to changes in technology. Not too long ago, students had to spent time in long lines at the college bookstore trying to purchase books for their courses. Not only was this process time consuming it was also expensive. Today's college students are technologically driv... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Activities for children on Respect for Parents' Day: 7 of 10
Respect for Parents Day is a holiday celebrated on August 1 of every year. Although children should show respect to their parents on a regular basis, special recognition should be given to parents during the month of August. Why, one may ask? Because during the summer months, parents have to work extra hard to ensure their... More..
Local Guides > Dallas Places to volunteer in Dallas, TX: 3 of 4
There are a number of places to volunteer in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. When you become a volunteer, you are giving back to the community. Although you do not receive a monetary payment for your services, helping out the community will provide richer rewards. The River Legacy The River Legacy provides a number of ways ind... More..
Education > Adult Education Adult education tips: Advantages of distance learning: 4 of 5
As a doctoral learner and facilitator to online students obtaining an associate's degree in business, it is easy to determine the advantages of distance learning. First, the adult learner has the ability to learn from the comfort of her home. Many adult learners have children and work a full time job. These added responsi... More..
Education > Non-Traditional College Students Going to college while raising children: 13 of 15
I am a single mother of three: ages 1, 8, and 10. I am currently pursuing my PhD in Business Administration at the University of Phoenix online. Going back to school has been a challenge. There are a few things that have helped me through the obstacles that are faced when returning to school.First, it is very important to dev... More..
Local Guides > Dallas Free kids activities in Dallas, TX to do in the summer: 4 of 4
Free Kids Activities in Dallas, TX to do This Summer Are you looking for something for your children to do over the summer months but do not have the funds to place them in a good program? Do your children spend too much time in front of the T.V. or their game systems? Summertime is only a month away and a number of parents ... More..