CASE STUDY: Juggling Family and School

In the Classroom

Laura Chen is a returning part-time student. She also works full-time and takes care of her family. Her husband is verbally supportive of her goal to become a dental hygienist but is not very helpful with taking care of the children or with housework. Their children are 12 and 14 and have always depended on Laura to help them with their homework and drive them to their activities. Laura prides herself on being efficient at home, as well as being a loving mother and wife.


1			What can Laura do to get more control over her life?




2			What strategies in the chapter would be most helpful to Laura?

In the Workplace

Laura is now a dental hygienist. She has always had a busy schedule, but she expected to have more free time after she graduated. Instead, she finds herself being even busier than before. Her children are active in school, and she feels it is important for her to be involved in their activities and schoolwork. Laura is also a member of two community organizations, volunteers at the local hospital, and is active in her church. Lately, she has been late for meetings and has been rushing through her day. Because she knows her health is important, Laura has resumed her regular exercise program. Since graduation, she has had difficulty finding time for herself.


3			What strategies can help Laura gain control over her time and her life?




4			What areas of her life does she need to prioritize?

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