how do you cope with being a mum and doing science???

Question: how do you cope with being a mum and doing science???
- Keywords:
  cope,
  family,
  free time,
  life style,
  mum,
  relationship
Asked by em210198 to Kate on 14 Jun 2011. This question was also asked by barbie8.
- Kate Clancy answered on 14 Jun 2011:
  
  Em, such a great question, thanks for asking. I happen to have a blog post I have written about this topic that can give you the long answer:
  
  http://professorkateclancy.blogspot.com/2011/04/scimom-and-me.html
  
  The short answer is: I could use a little more sleep, but mostly it’s really fun. I have full time daycare and a partner who supports me and wants to completely co-parent: that helps. Also, I love having my own little science experiment to raise, and to get excited about science. We love to listen to the They Might Be Giants album “Science is real” – definite fun for all ages. And right now she is in a gardening camp where she learns about bugs and plants.
  
  At the end of the day, it’s only a conflict to be a parent and a scientist if you want it to be. I choose to see them as two distinct and very important aspects of my life, where one doesn’t hurt the other.
  
  Hope that helps!

Question: how do you cope with being a mum and doing science???