Academic Mama

Academic. Mama. Exhausted.
Discussing the highs and lows of having kids while trying to maintain an academic career

[Academic Mama @AcademicMama1]

Cold weather, two jobs, two kids- most mornings I feel like a champ if I manage to get dressed and take each kid to the right school/nursery

[Jennifer White VanBoxel Ph.D. LMFT @dr_jennwhite]

Next week is not only November, but today I also somehow thought that the current pope was John Paul II. Apparently my brain is suspended somewhere between 2004 & (almost) 2022. It's fine, everything is totally fine #dontquitinnovember #AcademicTwitter
@Momademia @AcademicMama1

[Academic Mama @AcademicMama1]

what not having tenure feels like in a song - who feels me? #AcademicTwitter @AcademicChatter
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[Academic Mama @AcademicMama1]

How do u cope with presentation anxiety?Thinkin bout my kids rly helps me 2 relax. Knowing there's nothing more importnt+challenging than raising them makes presenting feel like a doddle. If u get stage fright remember ur academic life isn't all that defines you @AcademicChatter

[Academic Mama @AcademicMama1]

Some days you haven't slept, the head is foggy but you still have the deadlines to meet. Breathe, grab yourself a coffee/tea and work slowly and steadily, you'll get there. #AcademicTwitter @AcademicChatter

[Academic Mama @AcademicMama1]

When the conference you're going to has put you down for a panel at 5.30pm-7.30pm and you have kids to put to bed.

[Academic Mama @AcademicMama1]

#AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter

[Academic Mama @AcademicMama1]

Can we have a shout out to all the mothers in Academia who feel like they hustle everyday to stay in the game? It seems to me that mentioning anything to do with kids or the difficulty of maintaining a career in academia with kids is still a big taboo. #academia @AcademicChatter

[Academic Mama @AcademicMama1]

Can we have a shout out to all the mothers in Academia who feel like they hustle everyday to stay in the game? It seems to me that mentioning anything to do with kids or the difficulty of maintaining a career in academia with kids is still a big taboo. #academia @AcademicChatter

[Academic Mama @AcademicMama1]

Can we talk about having young children and pursuing an academic career? For so many women it's presented as either or. Those of us who have chosen both are often expected to suck it up and get on with it and God forbid mention how exhausted we are! @Momademia @AcademicChatter

[Academic Mama @AcademicMama1]

Can we have a shout out to all the mothers in Academia who feel like they hustle everyday to stay in the game? It seems to me that mentioning anything to do with kids or the difficulty of maintaining a career in academia with kids is still a big taboo. #academia @AcademicChatter