When is it the best time to go back to school?

It all depends on what you want to do. If your dream career requires a degree, go for it.Or there is a subject that you always wanted to study, go for it. But if you are going to school just to finish or to have something to do, it may still be a good time. The kids are old enough that they will be okay if Mommy has to study or go to classes.

I think that going back to school is something that has to be dealt with by not just the immediate family, but the whole family. Support is the biggest key to returning to school, the more support you have the bettr your chances of finishing are. I feel that the best time to return to school is anytime, you have the support behind you, the finances (or financial aid) to return to school, and the time to devote to studying. If you can make time to study, then please finish the schooling you want. I think that going back to school is an important decision and every one should at least get an associates degree. Everyone can make time, the biggest thing is support, when things get hectic as you explained then you have the support of the family that will help you out and handle some things temporarily to give you the oppurtunity to finish your schooling so that you can get ahead in life... Good luck with schooling and I hope that nothing stands in your way this time to prevent you from finishing.