Ten Great Careers For Single Parents
by: Max Stein
The challenges of raising a child by yourself, whether you’re a mother
or father, can be very difficult. Add the burden of having to be out of the
home for 40+ hours per week to work and raising a child at the same time can
be nearly impossible. This article describes ten careers you can train for that
will give you the money to support your child and the time to be there for them.
These careers all take less than two years to complete training for, some take
only six months. They all offer flexible work schedules with above average pay.
Best of all, with a certificate or associates degree, it will be easy to find
a job.
Healthcare careers
Jobs in healthcare are in great demand right now. The largest generation in
the American population is aging and retiring from the workforce. Increased
life spans are placing a huge burden on the healthcare industry. While hospitals
and their 24 hour operation offer the most employment flexibility, there are
health care positions that don’t take place in a hospital. Home care positions
also offer scheduling flexibility.
Nursing – 1, 2 & 4 year programs. Approximate starting wage: $33,970
annually.
Dental Hygiene – 1 & 2 year programs. Approximate starting wage:
$17.37 hourly.
X-ray technician - 1, 2 & 4 year programs. Approximate starting wage: $27,190
annually.
Medical Assistant –1 & 2 year programs. Approximate starting wage:
$17,640 annually.
Medical Coding - 2 year program. Approximate starting wage: $16,460 annually.
Creative careers
These creative careers are also in great demand. Employers typically offer
standard hours, but many people employed in these fields are able to work from
home. Others open their own businesses and can work later at night or otherwise
exercise more control on when they work.
Graphic Designer - 2 & 4 year programs. Approximate starting wage: $21,860
annually.
Desktop Publisher - 1, 2 & 4 year programs. Approximate starting wage:
$18,670 annually.
Web Designer - 1, 2 & 4 year programs. Approximate starting wage: $33,970
annually.
Help Desk Analyst - 1, 2 & 4 year programs. Approximate starting wage:
$23,060 annually.
Bonus Career
If you like working with technology and don’t want to sit behind a desk
all day, you’ll be surprised how lucrative this career can be.
Machinist – 10 -14 month programs. Approximate starting wage: $9.57 hourly.
(This wage is deceptively low. New machinists are making much more due to a
sudden upturn in demand.)
Learn how you can train for one of these careers here. www.top-colleges.com.
About The Author
Max Stein, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
http://www.degreesource.com/articles
Max Stein is a freelance writer who writes about business, education and
marketing.
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Baby Wear - Right Shoes For Your Children
How To Select The Right Shoes For Your Children
by: Sintilia Miecevole
It is pretty usual for children to go around in footies or in socks during
their first months. At that age, shoes are merely a 'decoration' item because
newborns or young babies never walk so they don't need any kind of support for
their body and feet. Nevertheless, the minute kids begin to walk, generally
quite a few months before or after they turn one, you must know what types of
shoes your kid is going to wear. You may need to buy several pairs of new shoes
for toddlers and preschoolers quite regularly, so you will probably begin to
ask yourself lots of questions regarding your child's shoes.
Picking the right shoes for your kid is not easy. If you are about to buy shoes,
you must ask 3 particular questions before buying. They are the following:
1. How does it fit?
2. How is it made?
3. Is the shoe appropriate for your kid's age?
Let's analyze every single question a bit more thoroughly.
1. How does it fit? - When you ask this, you must take into account the length,
width and depth of the shoe and check this carefully once the shoe is fitting
your child's foot. If you pick a shoe that is ill fitting, you may harm your
child's feet. Your kid can have ingrown toenails, calluses and bunions. Also,
try checking your child's 'growth spurts' because when kids grow, their feet
grow too. It is advisable to buy new shoes for your child every 3 to 4 months,
because it will keep the fit suitable for their feet. Bear in mind that shoes
really needn't to be "broken in". When a shoe is not comfortable from
the start, it means that is definitely not the right shoe for your kid.
2. How is it made? - Four distinctive parts form every shoe: upper part, insole,
outer sole and heel. Children are usually quite active, so it is advisable that
the upper part of the shoe is made of a strong but breathable material such
as canvas or leather. (Try avoiding shoes that are made of plastic, especially
at young ages!). Try picking a shoe which insole is made from an absorbent material.
It is not actually necessary to have padded insoles or special arch support
insoles at this age. The outer sole has to give flexibility, traction and cushioning
to the shoe, but it shouldn't be bulky or sticky when your kid walks. Bulky,
sticky outer soles can lead to unnecessary injury by making your child clumsy.
Also, heels aren't really necessary at this age at all! Try picking shoes with
flat soles; it will make it much easier for your kid to walk.
3. Is the shoe appropriate for your kid's age? - A pre-walking kid doesn't
actually need shoes. Their feet just need footies and warm socks; they can even
walk barefoot indoors. If you have a toddler and he is just learning to walk,
he should wear shoes that have a smooth sole and a high top. Also, it must be
made from materials that are light and breathable. These kinds of shoes stay
on better and help avoiding falls. If you have a school-age kid, there is a
great assortment of suitable shoes, such as tennis shoes, sandals and even hiking
boots. If you have an older child, you just have to follow the first two questions
and pick the best shoes for your kid.