Category Archives: kids

Reflections on Mama, PhD

Posted on June 7, 2013 by rglw

My husband bought me Mama, PhD as a graduation gift. He thought I would appreciate the stories about “motherhood and academic life.”  In under a week, I tore through the anthology.  Divided into four sections, the editors captured women’s stories … Continue reading →

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Discovering I’m a reluctant (and proud) dance mom

Posted on May 21, 2013 by rglw

As spring approached, some local friends began signing their preschoolers up for activities.  My husband and I decided to sign the girls up for a round of swim lessons because we consider swimming to be an important life skill.  I … Continue reading →

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Things I didn’t teach my daughters

Posted on April 24, 2013 by rglw

This past weekend while playing with the train table at the public library, my nearly two-year old daughter held up a bright yellow train and said, “Lellow train!” She was quite proud of herself.  We knew that she knew some … Continue reading →

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Surfacing

Posted on February 28, 2013 by rglw

During the semester, there are rarely any un-busy moments.  At the start of the semester, I am usually crafting my syllabus until the last possible moment.  Or, I am hastily tying up loose odds and ends from a project or … Continue reading →

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On grief and Newtown.

Posted on December 19, 2012 by rglw

While I have not lost a child in tragic and violent circumstances, I have lost someone unexpectedly and suddenly.  And more than sorrow and heartbreak, the grief of Newtown families is palpable to me.  I live in Connecticut, and I … Continue reading →

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something personal

Posted on November 7, 2012 by rglw

Some days, I’m not thinking sociologically. On grey Wednesdays (like today), I wish it were a sunny Sunday so I could hang with these faces. That is all.

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evidence-based rant about parenting and fatherhood

Posted on October 31, 2012 by rglw

One fun aspect of having daughters: the cute clothes they get to wear.  My favorite outfits for the girls have always been Carter’s brand because the prints are completely precious and besides the cute-factor, they are really durable.  Carter’s hardly … Continue reading →

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Parenting super highs

Posted on October 15, 2012 by rglw

I am not going to pretend like I am the first person to ever have children in graduate school because I am certainly not. I am also not going to pretend like I’m the first academic working parent who chose … Continue reading →

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