We, who have always been responsible for birthing (in many forms) the next generation, are doing more than ever. We must disperse the work, demand more support, and expect everyone to contribute fairly and equitably as we move forward.
“You can’t be what you can’t see”— Marian Wright Edelman I talk to many academics about the importance of great role models. Seeing someone go before you and successfully juggle work and family life …
Dilemma: Being a Role Model While Maintaining Privacy Read More
Every now and again I get an email in my overflowing inbox that makes me sit up and pay attention: this week I received a newsletter from PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia). I read …
Your Mental Health: Being a Parent at a Time of Crisis Read More
This month aKIDemic Life founder Kirsty Nash was interviewed by Stefan Partelow for the Finding Sustainability Podcast run by the Environmental Social Science Network. In the episode she discusses how aKIDemic Life came into being, …
Sivee Chawla is an international PhD student in Australia. She contacted aKIDemic Life to ask about support for graduate students trying to balance work with parenting responsibilities. In response to her enquiry, we will be …
Everyone’s story is a little bit different. Here at aKIDemic Life we are keen to share some of that diversity in experiences to help build awareness of what other parents and carers are going through, …
Interview with Grace Alenoma on Parenting & Academia in Ghana Read More
We are approaching conference season. Having children can make this time just that little bit more stressful – do you leave them at home or take them with you? Who is going to care for …
