Mental Health as a Strategy for Graduate Student Mothers
September 29, 2020
Depression and anxiety in graduate students are on the rise. In a survey of 50,000, 86% reported feeling levels of anxiety (Nature.com). Depression and anxiety affect 10% of pregnant women, and about 13% of women who have just given birth. These numbers are higher in populations that experience poverty (WHO). Between the stress that […]
Managing Your Time as a Mother, Professional, and Student
September 14, 2020
Managing your time is a particular challenge right now. Roughly 40% of Americans are working remotely while many school districts are opting for distance learning or a hybrid model (Smith, 2020). That means that mothers who are in graduate school are having to handle hard deadlines from school and work, while often managing and assisting […]
Grab a Juice Box and Make Yourself Comfortable!
September 2, 2020
Welcome to Books & Bottles! Mom life is insane as is. And when moms try to explore what they are passionate about… yikes! It’s incredibly difficult to have a meaningful career while also balancing a marriage or relationship, friendships, and trying to be a present parent. As if that all wasn’t enough, trying to find […]