USA TODAY’s Mary Beth Marklein asked four moms about being a student. See the full report here . Theola Moore, 40 Homestead, Fla., single mother of six. Earned bachelor’s online in January from KaplanUniversity. Biggest challenge: ?It wasn’t always easy being there for my kids’ extracurricular activities and maintaining my GPA. I consider myself a “supermom.” The secret to success: ?Motivation. I tell my kids that the word “can’t” is not in our family’s vocabulary. LaQuandria Blakley, 22 Moore’s daughter, and a single mother of one in Homestead. Earned associate’s degree online in January from Kaplan. Biggest challenge: ?Staying motivated. I had to keep reminding myself that I was doing this to better the future for myself and my daughter. Best part: ?My mother said, “If I can do it, you can do it.” I can tell my daughter I was able to raise her and go to school at the same time. Fraidel Phelps, 34 Married mother of six; graduates Saturday from the Community College of Philadelphia. Best part: ?The example I am setting. When my children see me doing homework, they are much more eager to do theirs. The secret: ?My husband and kids pitch in. I do whatever tasks come my way immediately. There is always something new. Shameka Sawyer, 32 Single mother of three; graduates Saturday from the Community College of Philadelphia. Best part: ? I can show my kids that anything is possible if they work hard and never give up. The secret: ?Believing in yourself. Also, family, friends, and mentors are the people who will encourage you to keep going.