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Having it All? Balancing a PhD and Parenthood

August 26, 2024August 26, 2024Leave a comment

This week on the SGSAH blog, guest blogger Jenny Brown shares what life is like being a PhD researcher and a parent, how her children helped her navigate the switch from full-time career professional to part-time researcher, and gives you three pieces of advice for how to navigate PhD life.

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