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On parental leave, nursing (feeding...any way that gets 👶fed) and have a #teleconference you would like to/should join? A thread on my strategies which may help others. #academicmom #academiclife #academicchatter
Parental leave + #conference call = stress/anxiety for many moms trying to do it all.
Prepare your wardrobe (Yes, it's important!). 1. Earphones which have volume/mute controls. 2. Nursing top. 3. Cardigan/open sweater with pockets to easily store and access phone. 
As I'm currently co-organizing a large conference again, here are some things academic conferences can do to become more family-friendly. cc @GlobalYAcademy #academicswithchildren #academicmom #academicdad #ecrchat #andascientist
A checklist for the ideal conference: (1/11)
A checklist for the ideal conference: (1/11)
Onsite (subsized or *free*) childcare is the golden ticket of conference family-friendliness. Unfortunately, it is often quite difficult to find funding for this. But if you have it, this will allow parents to really make the most of their attendance. (2/11)
Early on, organizers can publish recommendations on the website & programme for accomodation that is family friendly (bonus points if there are subsidies for it). Likewise with activities and kid-friendly restaurants in the host city. (3/11)
