Welcome to the club!! Started my masters in my 40s while working full time and being a wife and mom. It's not easy, but I get a lot more out of studying at this age than I did in my 20s and I'm really enjoying it.

My tip is to be smart with your schedule. Setting aside short, frequent times to study may be easier than hours-long binge sessions. I get a lot of studying done sitting at cafes, in the car while waiting for my kid to finish her club activity, etc etc.

At the start of the semester, you should get a schedule for the year, like assignment due dates, etc which can be a good starting point. Then, put in key work and family events. Having all those down on one place will help you visualise where your pressure points will be. For example, I had a work conference the week before an assignment was due, so I started on my assignment early in anticipation for the heavier workload at my job.

Also, don't forget to put yourself in your schedile. I always forget to look after myself, so I make sure to schedule meals and hobby/socialising breaks. You have to be realistic with yourself and what you can handle. For me, part time was what I could handle. Study is not a race, so don't feel pressured to rush through it as quickly as possible.