Not the best conditions for concentration, but I really did not feel like going to the office today.
#academicmom
#academicmom
January 19, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Not the best conditions for concentration, but I really did not feel like going to the office today.
#academicmom
#academicmom
Also, just like how having a child is NOT intrinsically better than being childfree, having two children is NOT intrinsically better than having one child. #AcademicMom #Momademia #MomSky #ParentSky
October 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Also, just like how having a child is NOT intrinsically better than being childfree, having two children is NOT intrinsically better than having one child. #AcademicMom #Momademia #MomSky #ParentSky
Quick reminder to not-yet-parents and parents of young kids: the idealized two year age gap is a lie propagated by people whose children sleep through the night and/or bananapants people without a self preservation instinct! #AcademicMom #Momademia
October 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Quick reminder to not-yet-parents and parents of young kids: the idealized two year age gap is a lie propagated by people whose children sleep through the night and/or bananapants people without a self preservation instinct! #AcademicMom #Momademia
Sometimes #academicmom life is writing a proposal narrative draft on your phone with two kids sitting in your lap while watching Bluey on a Friday night.
October 3, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Sometimes #academicmom life is writing a proposal narrative draft on your phone with two kids sitting in your lap while watching Bluey on a Friday night.
Question to #momademia: Does the brain power ever get better?
It's been 7 years since the first pregnancy and I still don't manage to be in my full capacity.
#academicmom
It's been 7 years since the first pregnancy and I still don't manage to be in my full capacity.
#academicmom
a woman wearing a black wig is drinking from a mug that says i 'm cut back to just one
ALT: a woman wearing a black wig is drinking from a mug that says i 'm cut back to just one
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August 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Question to #momademia: Does the brain power ever get better?
It's been 7 years since the first pregnancy and I still don't manage to be in my full capacity.
#academicmom
It's been 7 years since the first pregnancy and I still don't manage to be in my full capacity.
#academicmom
Everyone is just going to have to receive emails from me late at night American continents time. Childcare is in flux right now so this is me every night working from my home office in my PJs to catch up. I’m too tired to schedule send all this. #AcademicMom
August 20, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Everyone is just going to have to receive emails from me late at night American continents time. Childcare is in flux right now so this is me every night working from my home office in my PJs to catch up. I’m too tired to schedule send all this. #AcademicMom
As an academic parent, carving out me-time is always a balancing act, even on holiday!
📍 Then: Netherlands, 2021
📍 Now: Norway, 2025
Same #yoga pose ⬇️🐶, same cuddly chaos.
#AcademicParent #AcademicMom #WorkLifeBalance #AcroYoga
📍 Then: Netherlands, 2021
📍 Now: Norway, 2025
Same #yoga pose ⬇️🐶, same cuddly chaos.
#AcademicParent #AcademicMom #WorkLifeBalance #AcroYoga
July 23, 2025 at 12:57 PM
As an academic parent, carving out me-time is always a balancing act, even on holiday!
📍 Then: Netherlands, 2021
📍 Now: Norway, 2025
Same #yoga pose ⬇️🐶, same cuddly chaos.
#AcademicParent #AcademicMom #WorkLifeBalance #AcroYoga
📍 Then: Netherlands, 2021
📍 Now: Norway, 2025
Same #yoga pose ⬇️🐶, same cuddly chaos.
#AcademicParent #AcademicMom #WorkLifeBalance #AcroYoga
Maths, reading, writing — and referencing
My first grader is basically doing my job!
This is the final page of his rainforest report. Just like me, he’s learning that knowledge builds on what others have discovered before.
@academic-chatter.bsky.social #academicmom
My first grader is basically doing my job!
This is the final page of his rainforest report. Just like me, he’s learning that knowledge builds on what others have discovered before.
@academic-chatter.bsky.social #academicmom
July 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Maths, reading, writing — and referencing
My first grader is basically doing my job!
This is the final page of his rainforest report. Just like me, he’s learning that knowledge builds on what others have discovered before.
@academic-chatter.bsky.social #academicmom
My first grader is basically doing my job!
This is the final page of his rainforest report. Just like me, he’s learning that knowledge builds on what others have discovered before.
@academic-chatter.bsky.social #academicmom
As part of my commitment to post Just Some Stuff Amidst All This, here's yesterday's antics.
I'd never done a sensory bin at home for my toddler, so I thought doing one during this Midwest heatwave is the perfect time.
#Momademia #AcademicMom
I'd never done a sensory bin at home for my toddler, so I thought doing one during this Midwest heatwave is the perfect time.
#Momademia #AcademicMom
June 22, 2025 at 6:19 PM
As part of my commitment to post Just Some Stuff Amidst All This, here's yesterday's antics.
I'd never done a sensory bin at home for my toddler, so I thought doing one during this Midwest heatwave is the perfect time.
#Momademia #AcademicMom
I'd never done a sensory bin at home for my toddler, so I thought doing one during this Midwest heatwave is the perfect time.
#Momademia #AcademicMom
Nobody:
Me: How's my morning going, you ask? My 4 yo berated me with tears streaming down his face because I cooked meatballs and mini pizzas for his camp lunch today. Then I had to throw them out with 10 minutes to spare and frantically sub in string cheese with dry cereal instead. 🫠 #AcademicMom
Me: How's my morning going, you ask? My 4 yo berated me with tears streaming down his face because I cooked meatballs and mini pizzas for his camp lunch today. Then I had to throw them out with 10 minutes to spare and frantically sub in string cheese with dry cereal instead. 🫠 #AcademicMom
a man in a plaid shirt and vest is standing with his hands on his hips in a crowd of people .
Alt: Spectator in a crowded stands wearing a vest and plaid shirt looking annoyed.
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June 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Nobody:
Me: How's my morning going, you ask? My 4 yo berated me with tears streaming down his face because I cooked meatballs and mini pizzas for his camp lunch today. Then I had to throw them out with 10 minutes to spare and frantically sub in string cheese with dry cereal instead. 🫠 #AcademicMom
Me: How's my morning going, you ask? My 4 yo berated me with tears streaming down his face because I cooked meatballs and mini pizzas for his camp lunch today. Then I had to throw them out with 10 minutes to spare and frantically sub in string cheese with dry cereal instead. 🫠 #AcademicMom
This PhD candidate scientist/Mom is analyzing data and putting together her conference talk like a boss! 💪 #Traklab #AcademicMom
May 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
This PhD candidate scientist/Mom is analyzing data and putting together her conference talk like a boss! 💪 #Traklab #AcademicMom
But as a non-native English speaker #academicmom, & someone who hasn’t slept properly in what feels like ages… I do find these tools incredibly helpful.
They help me improve clarity, refine tone, & get past writer’s block. This would otherwise take me way longer & much more mental energy to manage.
They help me improve clarity, refine tone, & get past writer’s block. This would otherwise take me way longer & much more mental energy to manage.
May 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
But as a non-native English speaker #academicmom, & someone who hasn’t slept properly in what feels like ages… I do find these tools incredibly helpful.
They help me improve clarity, refine tone, & get past writer’s block. This would otherwise take me way longer & much more mental energy to manage.
They help me improve clarity, refine tone, & get past writer’s block. This would otherwise take me way longer & much more mental energy to manage.
Are you an academic mother? Know an academic mother? Maybe think about recognising her brilliance with 8 full weeks of support this Sunday. #academicmom #academicsky scholarsandwriters.com/academic-coa...
Academic Coaching | Scholars & Writers
Transform your writing practice
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May 5, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Are you an academic mother? Know an academic mother? Maybe think about recognising her brilliance with 8 full weeks of support this Sunday. #academicmom #academicsky scholarsandwriters.com/academic-coa...
A day in a life of an #AcademicMom: deadlines are seriously catching up with me but last night's (vomit) cleaning shift until 2 AM is somewhat taking its toll on my scholarly performance today.
At the same time the child who created the need for cleaning is thriving & complaining how boring it is
At the same time the child who created the need for cleaning is thriving & complaining how boring it is
a woman in a white shirt is using a laptop
Alt: a woman in a white shirt is writing on laptop and trying to stay awake
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April 22, 2025 at 10:35 AM
A day in a life of an #AcademicMom: deadlines are seriously catching up with me but last night's (vomit) cleaning shift until 2 AM is somewhat taking its toll on my scholarly performance today.
At the same time the child who created the need for cleaning is thriving & complaining how boring it is
At the same time the child who created the need for cleaning is thriving & complaining how boring it is
I’ve started a short-term post doc position in Per Jensens group at Linköpings University 😃 I will work on brains and neurons in chickens and how they’re related to play behaviour 🧠🐣🔬🧪
#AcademicMom
#IsotropicFractionator
#brains
#AcademicMom
#IsotropicFractionator
#brains
April 2, 2025 at 6:49 AM
I’ve started a short-term post doc position in Per Jensens group at Linköpings University 😃 I will work on brains and neurons in chickens and how they’re related to play behaviour 🧠🐣🔬🧪
#AcademicMom
#IsotropicFractionator
#brains
#AcademicMom
#IsotropicFractionator
#brains
Back to work after six weeks of maternity leave. Only in America. #academicmom
March 10, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Back to work after six weeks of maternity leave. Only in America. #academicmom
How do you get your toddlers more comfortable wearing masks? We have an appropriately sized one for him, but aside from ziptying it to his ears, I can't figure out how to keep it on him for more than a minute.
#AcademicMom #Momademia
#AcademicMom #Momademia
March 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
How do you get your toddlers more comfortable wearing masks? We have an appropriately sized one for him, but aside from ziptying it to his ears, I can't figure out how to keep it on him for more than a minute.
#AcademicMom #Momademia
#AcademicMom #Momademia
Also, in Arthur, what the hell kind of animals are Francine, Muffy, and Binky? Some article I found said they're monkey, monkey, and bulldog (respectively), but I find this entirely unbelievable.
#academicMom #momademia
#academicMom #momademia
March 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Also, in Arthur, what the hell kind of animals are Francine, Muffy, and Binky? Some article I found said they're monkey, monkey, and bulldog (respectively), but I find this entirely unbelievable.
#academicMom #momademia
#academicMom #momademia
A Postgraduate Diploma in Education in and for Human Rights just lunched in my former university and I want so badly to get into this, but I have no time with work, kids, and learning German... #academicmom
a baby is making a sad face while sitting in a chair .
ALT: a baby is making a sad face while sitting in a chair .
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February 25, 2025 at 3:08 AM
A Postgraduate Diploma in Education in and for Human Rights just lunched in my former university and I want so badly to get into this, but I have no time with work, kids, and learning German... #academicmom
I wish the image shown would reflect more the article... 😑
Here goes one to compensate. #academicmom
Here goes one to compensate. #academicmom
February 24, 2025 at 7:46 PM
I wish the image shown would reflect more the article... 😑
Here goes one to compensate. #academicmom
Here goes one to compensate. #academicmom
🚨 Research funding in STEMM is broken.
COVID-19 exposed biases and inequities, hitting women w caregiving roles hardest.
It’s time for change! @mothersinsci.bsky.social reviewed gender bias in funding and propose actionable policies to close the gap. #WomenInSTEMM #academicmom
shorturl.at/SU3y5
COVID-19 exposed biases and inequities, hitting women w caregiving roles hardest.
It’s time for change! @mothersinsci.bsky.social reviewed gender bias in funding and propose actionable policies to close the gap. #WomenInSTEMM #academicmom
shorturl.at/SU3y5
Frontiers | Policy proposals to promote inclusion of caregivers in the research funding system
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February 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
🚨 Research funding in STEMM is broken.
COVID-19 exposed biases and inequities, hitting women w caregiving roles hardest.
It’s time for change! @mothersinsci.bsky.social reviewed gender bias in funding and propose actionable policies to close the gap. #WomenInSTEMM #academicmom
shorturl.at/SU3y5
COVID-19 exposed biases and inequities, hitting women w caregiving roles hardest.
It’s time for change! @mothersinsci.bsky.social reviewed gender bias in funding and propose actionable policies to close the gap. #WomenInSTEMM #academicmom
shorturl.at/SU3y5
Current mood. This week I need to make significant progress into Ch 3 so I have space for the rest of the year for data analysis. This means that my brain has gone on strike and I know absolutely nothing. #phdlife #academicmom
February 23, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Current mood. This week I need to make significant progress into Ch 3 so I have space for the rest of the year for data analysis. This means that my brain has gone on strike and I know absolutely nothing. #phdlife #academicmom