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Back to School with Monarch Butterflies
There is always an ebb and flow of parenthood, but at this time of year, as the kids all start...
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MOTHERHOOD AFTER TENURE: My Own 'Mama PhD' Turns 70
Watching the Democratic National Convention this week, I was struck by the convention’s focus on mothers’ legacies, particularly in Michelle...
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Mothering at Mid-Career: The pseudonymous parent
I read a piece in the Chronicle last week about being a parent and an adjunct. Maybe you saw it...
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Drama Mama: Everything's Under Control
I’ve just had two weeks of faculty orientation activities and I am so tired I can’t see straight. Between the...
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MOTHERHOOD AFTER TENURE: Parenting a department
Yesterday I met with the new chair of my department to tie up loose ends, hand over some paperwork, and...
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Mothering at Mid-Career: It's not a Race
So the bathroom floor doesn't need replacing after all; instead, we need a termite guy. It may be more expensive...
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The Career Coach Is In: Grad School Juggling
A few months ago, I just broke up with my ex. We have a child together...a 3 year old. The...
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Drama Mama. Don't be nine
I was out to breakfast with my good friend and his son the other day and his son ordered waffles...