https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧵" title="Thread" aria-label="Emoji: Thread"> I’ve been thinking about all the posts highlighting moms being the most affected by the pandemic, but the little action around the issue. Here are some ideas on how you can help doctoral student mamas who are trying to finish their PhDs w/o childcare https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🙋🏻‍♀️" title="Happy woman raising one hand (heller Hautton)" aria-label="Emoji: Happy woman raising one hand (heller Hautton)"> @Momademia @mothersinsci

1) Send food. This is the everyday struggle. Cooking is a lot of work because it involves washing dishes, cleaning. It takes a lot of time. Take out gets expensive for students. Someone sent me https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍕" title="Pizzastück" aria-label="Emoji: Pizzastück"> once and I calculated the time I saved. It’s a nice gesture, and IT REALLY HELPS.

2) Offer help as friendly reviewers. This past month, I had professors review my work just once but in-depth. I can’t express my gratitude enough. It’s hard for all to find friendly reviewers, but academic mamas are exhausted and we really, truly, need that extra pair of eyes https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👀" title="Augen" aria-label="Emoji: Augen">