STARTING NOW: The National Association of Science Writers hosting "Working and Parenting in the Pandemic" Q&A, 1:00 p.m. Pacific, featuring member colleagues @lindy2350 and @tarahaelle. Tag any live tweets with #SciWriLive! Open to current NASW members: nasw.org/events/sciwril… 
New to our #SciWriLive events? These are opportunities for our NASW members wide and far to come together for candid conversations to share wisdom and wit as we navigate #pandemic challenges at work *and* at home. Open to current NASW members—join us: nasw.org/events/sciwril…
Panelists for our "Working and #Parenting in the Pandemic" #SciWriLive Q&A live right now are NASW members Melinda Wenner Moyer (@lindy2350) and Tara Haelle (@tarahaelle), both freelance science journalists. Open to current NASW members—join us! nasw.org/events/sciwril…
For writers with partners in parenting, figuring out rotating duties and schedule has been helpful—"Who's on duty when?" We're hearing advice from fellow NASW members on our "Working and Parenting in the Pandemic" #SciWriLive Q&A right now: nasw.org/events/sciwril…
"Things can change on a dime." Everyone on the chat right now sharing all the feels on juggling parenting and homeschooling amid #COVID19. Our "Working and Parenting in the Pandemic" #SciWriLive Q&A right now—open to current NASW members: nasw.org/events/sciwril…
Loving the Zoom-bombing by our NASW member kiddos on our "Working and #Parenting in the Pandemic" chat right now 😍😆👋 That's the vibe we're embracing for our #SciWriLive events—safe spaces for candid conversations for our NASW members. Live right now:
If you're a night owl and enjoy staying up in wee hours, conducting interviews with overseas sources kinda work out—kids are asleep! @tarahaelle says Australia is one sweet spot 😂 (Hey, it's daytime for somebody somewhere!) #SciWriLive right now: nasw.org/events/sciwril…
"They just need to feel doable for me" says @lindy2350, on adapting to reduced availability + highly rearranged work routines, and when/how to say "yes" to assignments and edits while juggling #pandemic parenting. Our #SciWriLive candid convo right now: nasw.org/events/sciwril…
#SelfCare and #Pandemic parenting? Some science writers take advantage of outdoor time with kids to get in their own exercise. But "me time" is also important, reminds other NASW members. Our #SciWriLive right now: nasw.org/events/sciwril…
Love seeing the *very* active chat thread churning throughout our "Working and #Parenting in the Pandemic" Q&A happening right now, with parents sharing advice with one another—seasoned parents assuring new parents, too! That's our #SciWriLive vibe: nasw.org/events/sciwril…
"I listen to you when you talk, Mom." What happens when kids listen in on your #pandemic-related scientist interviews? Parent pride when they repeat science facts! But if inaccurate/unfounded anxieties, an opportunity for teaching and sharing: nasw.org/events/sciwril… #SciWriLive
Can't join our #SciWriLive chat right now? Stay tuned to our NASW Events page for upcoming events: nasw.org/events/upcoming We'll announce themes and dates for upcoming Q&A's and for our soon-to-launch #SciWriCoffee Virtual Socials! Open to current NASW members.
What's clear from our #SciWriLive today is that our NASW member community is an amazing one. As professionals in science, we have knowledge and awareness that equips us to look after kids and loved ones—their well-being and emotions—and mindful of our own: nasw.org/events/sciwril…
Our thanks again to NASW members @tarahaelle @lindy2350 for speaking on our #pandemic parenting Q&A today! Stay tuned for themes and dates TBA for more #SciWriLive and #SciWriCoffee events. Grateful to serve all of you in our science writing community❤️nasw.org/events/upcoming
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