Parenting can be a full-time job, and so can pursuing a PhD. For those wearing both hats, how do you manage them effectively? If you are navigating this path or simply curious, jump right into this very interesting and insightful podcast.

The conservation continues from Episode 97 with Anna Formstone – a PhD student at SBOHVM and a parent herself – joined by six other PhD parents as they share insights on balancing the demands of parenting with academic life.

In part 2, they talk more about building a schedule that works for them to accommodate childcare, raising a family and school work; working with their supervisors, managing finances and future plans.

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This podcast was edited by Holly Niven and the blog post blurb was written by Praise Adeyemo.

Intro and outro music sampled from: “The Curtain Rises” and “Early Riser” Kevin MacLeod [CC BY 3.0]. Feature image AI generated through ChatGPT.