Entry Level Mom Episode 34: Parenting as a Professor with Dr Kristen O'Halloran Cardinal

Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, I am joined by the BRILLIANT Professor Kristen O'Halloran Cardinal. Kristen shares her experiences of parenting as a professor. She discusses her journey to becoming a mother, the challenges she faced during pregnancy and delivery, and the decisions she had to make regarding timing and career. Kristen also talks about how motherhood has influenced her teaching style, making her more patient and understanding with her students. She reflects on the difficulties of teaching college students during the pandemic and the adjustments she had to make. Finally, Kristen shares the lessons she has learned from motherhood, including the importance of flexibility and letting go of control.TakeawaysBecoming a mother while pursuing a career is possible, and it's important to have faith that things will work out.Motherhood can change teaching styles, making professors more patient and understanding with their students.Teaching college students during the pandemic presented unique challenges, but also provided opportunities for growth and appreciation.Motherhood teaches valuable lessons about flexibility, letting go of control, and embracing the unique strengths of each individual.Chapters00:00Becoming a Mother09:25How Motherhood Changed Teaching13:52Teaching College Students During the Pandemic26:35Advice to Younger SelfSupport the showWebsite: booksbybonnielippincott.comInstagram: @books_by_bonnie_lippincottTikTok: @entrylevelmomEmail: [email protected]: Baby2Baby is a national non-profit organization that provides children living in poverty with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities that every child deserves. To learn more and get involved, visit www.baby2baby.org