Parenting While PhDing

“Parenting While PhDing is an invaluable resource that delves into the multifaceted experiences of graduate student parents, offering practical strategies and heartfelt narratives. This book is particularly beneficial for academic professionals, administrators, and graduate students who seek to understand and support the delicate balance of parenting and academic pursuits from a graduate student perspective. Its strength lies in its diverse perspectives and actionable advice, making it an essential guide for fostering a more inclusive and supportive academic environment.” - Lisa Wolf-Wendel (coauthor of Academic Motherhood: How Faculty Manage Work and Family)

JACKIE HOERMANN-ELLIOTT is an associate professor of English at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas, where she serves as the director of first-year writing. She is the author of Running, Thinking, Writing: Embodied Cognition in Composition.

JENNA MORTON-AIKEN is a lecturer in English at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, where she serves as senior associate director for writing and English language support.