🎉 Congratulations to @llhipp.bsky.social, @olgaleshchenko.bsky.social, and @sauermann.bsky.social on winning the Best Presentation Award at The Work and Family Researchers Network Understanding Cognitive Labor and the Mental Load Preconference!
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July 3, 2026 at 9:54 AM
🎉 Congratulations to @llhipp.bsky.social, @olgaleshchenko.bsky.social, and @sauermann.bsky.social on winning the Best Presentation Award at The Work and Family Researchers Network Understanding Cognitive Labor and the Mental Load Preconference!
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Reflecting on how I won the academic lottery twice. First, as a grad student at UMd and now as a faculty member at UofT. Such inspiring mentors and colleagues. #WFRN2026
June 18, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Reflecting on how I won the academic lottery twice. First, as a grad student at UMd and now as a faculty member at UofT. Such inspiring mentors and colleagues. #WFRN2026
Happy to be at #wfrn2026 with GenTime presenting work on gender inequalities using time diaries in East Asia & Asia! Productive discussions with conference members, warm and bright atmosphere at @wfrn.bsky.social! @manyeekan.bsky.social @jomuzhi.bsky.social @matthewhluo.bsky.social #missingzhuofei
June 19, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Happy to be at #wfrn2026 with GenTime presenting work on gender inequalities using time diaries in East Asia & Asia! Productive discussions with conference members, warm and bright atmosphere at @wfrn.bsky.social! @manyeekan.bsky.social @jomuzhi.bsky.social @matthewhluo.bsky.social #missingzhuofei
Calling all work-family researchers: JFR is THE place to publish your research—especially after an inspiring #wfrn2026! ➡️ ubp.uni-bamberg.de/jfr/index.ph... @wfrn.bsky.social #sociology #demography #openaccess #openscience
June 21, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Calling all work-family researchers: JFR is THE place to publish your research—especially after an inspiring #wfrn2026! ➡️ ubp.uni-bamberg.de/jfr/index.ph... @wfrn.bsky.social #sociology #demography #openaccess #openscience
Congratulations to Kerry Waldrep, University of Texas at Austin for Best Poster @wfrn.bsky.social Understanding Cognitive Labor and the Mental Load Preconference.
“How Moms Make it Work: Work-Care Arrangements and the Timing of Cognitive Labor for Lawyer Mothers.” #WFRN2026
“How Moms Make it Work: Work-Care Arrangements and the Timing of Cognitive Labor for Lawyer Mothers.” #WFRN2026
June 28, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Congratulations to Kerry Waldrep, University of Texas at Austin for Best Poster @wfrn.bsky.social Understanding Cognitive Labor and the Mental Load Preconference.
“How Moms Make it Work: Work-Care Arrangements and the Timing of Cognitive Labor for Lawyer Mothers.” #WFRN2026
“How Moms Make it Work: Work-Care Arrangements and the Timing of Cognitive Labor for Lawyer Mothers.” #WFRN2026
Happy academic granny here! 😊 Wonderful to see my postdocs, former students, and the PhD students of my former students at the WFRN conference. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing new generations of researchers flourish. #timeuse #gender #care
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June 20, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Happy academic granny here! 😊 Wonderful to see my postdocs, former students, and the PhD students of my former students at the WFRN conference. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing new generations of researchers flourish. #timeuse #gender #care
📚🌱 #wfrn2026 @sociologyoxford.bsky.social
📚🌱 #wfrn2026 @sociologyoxford.bsky.social
What a great opportunity at the @WFRN 2026 conference. #WFRN2026
Come join me in my capacity as a Writing Guide at the Work/Family Research Network conference in Montreal next June. Ingo and registration below
Register now for WFRN.bsky.social Conference Professional Development Writing Workshops on 6/17 at the WFRN 2026 conference - designed to help graduate students and early-career scholars develop the skills to be productive writers as well as researchers. wfrn.org/news/opportu... #WFRN2026
December 13, 2025 at 6:49 PM
What a great opportunity at the @WFRN 2026 conference. #WFRN2026
On 6/17/26, WFRN.bsky.social will hold a Pre-Doctoral Preconference at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada, during the 2026 Conference. #WFRN2026 wfrn.org/news/call-fo...
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Call for Predoctoral Preconference Applications On June 17, 2026 the Work and Family Researchers Network will hold a Pre-Doctoral Preconference at Concordia University in Montreal Canada during its 8t...
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July 7, 2025 at 8:48 PM
On 6/17/26, WFRN.bsky.social will hold a Pre-Doctoral Preconference at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada, during the 2026 Conference. #WFRN2026 wfrn.org/news/call-fo...
Congrats to @wfrn.bsky.social 2026 Best Conference Paper Award Recipient, Eunsil Oh. Low Fertility Politics, Policy and Demography: The Korean Experience examines how rigid workplace expectations, structural gender inequality, & societal norms converge to create a demographic crisis. #WFRN2026
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Congrats to @wfrn.bsky.social 2026 Best Conference Paper Award Recipient, Eunsil Oh. Low Fertility Politics, Policy and Demography: The Korean Experience examines how rigid workplace expectations, structural gender inequality, & societal norms converge to create a demographic crisis. #WFRN2026
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This is the village that truly does what it researches and teaches – care. Apply to join us! 😊
If you are a graduate student, apply to the WFRN 2026 Graduate Preconference. wfrn.org/2026-work-an...
And yes, the #WFRN2026 Biennial Conference is also accepting submissions! wfrn.org/2026-work-an...
If you are a graduate student, apply to the WFRN 2026 Graduate Preconference. wfrn.org/2026-work-an...
And yes, the #WFRN2026 Biennial Conference is also accepting submissions! wfrn.org/2026-work-an...
August 30, 2025 at 9:19 PM
This is the village that truly does what it researches and teaches – care. Apply to join us! 😊
If you are a graduate student, apply to the WFRN 2026 Graduate Preconference. wfrn.org/2026-work-an...
And yes, the #WFRN2026 Biennial Conference is also accepting submissions! wfrn.org/2026-work-an...
If you are a graduate student, apply to the WFRN 2026 Graduate Preconference. wfrn.org/2026-work-an...
And yes, the #WFRN2026 Biennial Conference is also accepting submissions! wfrn.org/2026-work-an...
Congratulations to the @wfrn.bsky.social 2026 Best Poster Award Recipients at the 2026 Conference: Kylie Jaeyun Yim for her poster on parental leave and Kimberly McErlean for her article on marriage as a gendering institution. Full titles here: wfrn.org/news/congrat... #WFRN2026
Congratulations to the WFRN 2026 Best Poster Award Recipients - Work and Family Researchers Network
Congratulations to the WFRN 2026 Best Poster Award Recipients Kylie Jaeyun Yim Necessary but Insufficient: The Impact of Parental Leave on Working Women’s Transition to Parenthood in South Korea Kimbe...
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June 29, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Congratulations to the @wfrn.bsky.social 2026 Best Poster Award Recipients at the 2026 Conference: Kylie Jaeyun Yim for her poster on parental leave and Kimberly McErlean for her article on marriage as a gendering institution. Full titles here: wfrn.org/news/congrat... #WFRN2026
Interested in Joining a Networking Dinner at the 2026 @WFRN.bsky.social Conference? Dinners are held on Friday, 6/19, at 7 pm. wfrn.org/news/interes... #WFRN2026
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The Work and Family Researchers Network is the premier 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional association for work-family scholars and leaders.
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May 3, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Interested in Joining a Networking Dinner at the 2026 @WFRN.bsky.social Conference? Dinners are held on Friday, 6/19, at 7 pm. wfrn.org/news/interes... #WFRN2026
Don't miss out on cool trips in Montreal during the WFRN.bsky.social 2026 Conference. Held on Friday, 6/17. Register by 4/15. wfrn.org/news/sign-up... #WFRN2026
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The Work and Family Researchers Network is the premier 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional association for work-family scholars and leaders.
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March 15, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Don't miss out on cool trips in Montreal during the WFRN.bsky.social 2026 Conference. Held on Friday, 6/17. Register by 4/15. wfrn.org/news/sign-up... #WFRN2026
Thanks to everyone who made the 2026 @wfrn.bsky.social conference, Centering Care Across the Life Course, such a huge success. Some fun facts:
More than 500 scholars and stakeholders registered.
130 sessions.....https://wfrn.org/2026-work-and-family-researchers-network-conference/ #WFRN2026
More than 500 scholars and stakeholders registered.
130 sessions.....https://wfrn.org/2026-work-and-family-researchers-network-conference/ #WFRN2026
2026 Work and Family Researchers Network Conference - Work and Family Researchers Network
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August 4, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Thanks to everyone who made the 2026 @wfrn.bsky.social conference, Centering Care Across the Life Course, such a huge success. Some fun facts:
More than 500 scholars and stakeholders registered.
130 sessions.....https://wfrn.org/2026-work-and-family-researchers-network-conference/ #WFRN2026
More than 500 scholars and stakeholders registered.
130 sessions.....https://wfrn.org/2026-work-and-family-researchers-network-conference/ #WFRN2026
Get it done!!! Going to @WFRN.bsky.social Conference 2026? Have you booked your room yet? wfrn.org/news/have-yo... #WFRN2026
Have you booked your hotel room for the WFRN conference yet? - Work and Family Researchers Network
Book Your Room at Sheraton Le Centre Montreal Hotel https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1754941585784&key=GRP&app=resvlink WFRN has secured a discount room block at the ...
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May 3, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Get it done!!! Going to @WFRN.bsky.social Conference 2026? Have you booked your room yet? wfrn.org/news/have-yo... #WFRN2026
Register now for WFRN.bsky.social Conference Professional Development Writing Workshops on 6/17 at the WFRN 2026 conference - designed to help graduate students and early-career scholars develop the skills to be productive writers as well as researchers. wfrn.org/news/opportu... #WFRN2026
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The Work and Family Researchers Network is the premier 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional association for work-family scholars and leaders.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Register now for WFRN.bsky.social Conference Professional Development Writing Workshops on 6/17 at the WFRN 2026 conference - designed to help graduate students and early-career scholars develop the skills to be productive writers as well as researchers. wfrn.org/news/opportu... #WFRN2026
You can listen to Hugh Bainbridge's recorded remarks from @wfrn.bsky.social 2026 conference: Who Is Caring for People with Disabilities Across the Lifecourse? wfrn.org/news/recorde... #WFRN2026
Recorded Remarks: Who Is Caring for People with Disabilities Across the Lifecourse? - Work and Family Researchers Network
As part of the 2026 WFRN Conference panel, Who Is Caring for People with Disabilities Across the Lifecourse?, Hugh Bainbridge recorded opening remarks for the session. We are pleased to make it availa...
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July 18, 2026 at 12:07 AM
You can listen to Hugh Bainbridge's recorded remarks from @wfrn.bsky.social 2026 conference: Who Is Caring for People with Disabilities Across the Lifecourse? wfrn.org/news/recorde... #WFRN2026
CALL FOR EXTENDED ABSTRACTS
Understanding Cognitive Labor and the Mental Load
Half-day Pre-Conference at the WFRN.bsky.social conference.
6/17/26. Concordia U, Montreal. Publication opportunity for a special issue.
Submissions due December 1, 2025. wfrn.org/2026-work-an... #WFRN2026
Understanding Cognitive Labor and the Mental Load
Half-day Pre-Conference at the WFRN.bsky.social conference.
6/17/26. Concordia U, Montreal. Publication opportunity for a special issue.
Submissions due December 1, 2025. wfrn.org/2026-work-an... #WFRN2026
2026 Work and Family Researchers Network Conference - Work and Family Researchers Network
ABOUT THE EVENT
Work and Family Researchers Network next conference will be June 17-20, 2026 at Concordia University in Montreal Canada. More than 400 scholars and stakeholders will convene to discus...
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October 17, 2025 at 1:33 PM
CALL FOR EXTENDED ABSTRACTS
Understanding Cognitive Labor and the Mental Load
Half-day Pre-Conference at the WFRN.bsky.social conference.
6/17/26. Concordia U, Montreal. Publication opportunity for a special issue.
Submissions due December 1, 2025. wfrn.org/2026-work-an... #WFRN2026
Understanding Cognitive Labor and the Mental Load
Half-day Pre-Conference at the WFRN.bsky.social conference.
6/17/26. Concordia U, Montreal. Publication opportunity for a special issue.
Submissions due December 1, 2025. wfrn.org/2026-work-an... #WFRN2026
Just 1 more weekend until 10/15, the deadline for the 2026 WFRN.bsky.social conference submissions. Conference 6/ 17-20, 2026, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada. The conference theme is Centering Care Across the Life Course. wfrn.org/news/submiss... #WFRN2026
SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED - Work and Family Researchers Network 8th Biennial Conference - Work and Family Researchers Network
Submissions are Extended to October 15 for the Work and Family Researchers Network 8th Biennial Conference, June 17-20, 2026, Concordia University, Montreal Canada. The conference theme is Centering C...
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October 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Just 1 more weekend until 10/15, the deadline for the 2026 WFRN.bsky.social conference submissions. Conference 6/ 17-20, 2026, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada. The conference theme is Centering Care Across the Life Course. wfrn.org/news/submiss... #WFRN2026
Exciting news! You can now watch both the 2026 Presidential Plenaries and Award Ceremonies from the @wfrn.bsky.social 2026 Conference on the WFRN Video Channel.
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#1. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD7H...
#2. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf5B...
More here: wfrn.org/news/watch-t... #WFRN2026
2026 Presidential Plenary 1 - Providing Care Across the Life Course and WFRN Awards Ceremony
YouTube video by Work and Family Researchers Network
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July 27, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Exciting news! You can now watch both the 2026 Presidential Plenaries and Award Ceremonies from the @wfrn.bsky.social 2026 Conference on the WFRN Video Channel.
#1. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD7H...
#2. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf5B...
More here: wfrn.org/news/watch-t... #WFRN2026
#1. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD7H...
#2. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf5B...
More here: wfrn.org/news/watch-t... #WFRN2026
Call for Papers: @cwfjournal.bsky.social Special Issue – Centering Care Across the Life Course: Understanding Cognitive Labor and the Mental Load. Deadline 11/1/26. Stems from the 8th Biennial Work Family Researchers Network Meeting in Montreal, CA, 6/17-20/26. wfrn.org/news/call-fo... #WFRN2026
Call for Papers: Community, Work & Family Special Issue - Centering Care Across the Life Course: Understanding Cognitive Labor and the Mental Load - Work and Family Researchers Network
Call for Papers: Community, Work & Family Special Issue Centering Care Across the Life Course: Understanding Cognitive Labor and the Mental Load Submissions due November 1, 2026 Overview: Allison Dami...
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July 5, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Call for Papers: @cwfjournal.bsky.social Special Issue – Centering Care Across the Life Course: Understanding Cognitive Labor and the Mental Load. Deadline 11/1/26. Stems from the 8th Biennial Work Family Researchers Network Meeting in Montreal, CA, 6/17-20/26. wfrn.org/news/call-fo... #WFRN2026
Congratulations to Meg Kowta and Casey Scheibling, Univ of Nevada, Reno for Best Graduate Student Work at the @wfrn.bsky.social l Understanding Cognitive Labor & the Mental Load Preconference.
"I Feel Like a Grief Sponge’: Communicating and Commiserating about Men’s Mental Load on Reddit.” #WFRN2026
"I Feel Like a Grief Sponge’: Communicating and Commiserating about Men’s Mental Load on Reddit.” #WFRN2026
June 28, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Congratulations to Meg Kowta and Casey Scheibling, Univ of Nevada, Reno for Best Graduate Student Work at the @wfrn.bsky.social l Understanding Cognitive Labor & the Mental Load Preconference.
"I Feel Like a Grief Sponge’: Communicating and Commiserating about Men’s Mental Load on Reddit.” #WFRN2026
"I Feel Like a Grief Sponge’: Communicating and Commiserating about Men’s Mental Load on Reddit.” #WFRN2026
Thanks for sharing @gczching.bsky.social. #WFRN2026
Happy to be at #wfrn2026 with GenTime presenting work on gender inequalities using time diaries in East Asia & Asia! Productive discussions with conference members, warm and bright atmosphere at @wfrn.bsky.social! @manyeekan.bsky.social @jomuzhi.bsky.social @matthewhluo.bsky.social #missingzhuofei
June 19, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Thanks for sharing @gczching.bsky.social. #WFRN2026
No Country for Mothers. Join us for the Film Premiere Screening at the @WFRN.bsky.social 2026 Conference. Thursday eve, 6/17, from 7:30 to 9:15 PM; 9th floor of the conference center in room MB 9D. Seating is limited, and advance registration (no fee) is required. wfrn.org/news/film-pr... #WFRN2026
Film Premier Screening at the WFRN Conference - No Country for Mothers - Work and Family Researchers Network
No Country for Mothers is an unflinching look at American motherhood, the culture wars dividing us, and the movement fighting back. The film cuts through the “girl boss” vs. “trad wife” culture wars t...
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June 5, 2026 at 7:06 PM
No Country for Mothers. Join us for the Film Premiere Screening at the @WFRN.bsky.social 2026 Conference. Thursday eve, 6/17, from 7:30 to 9:15 PM; 9th floor of the conference center in room MB 9D. Seating is limited, and advance registration (no fee) is required. wfrn.org/news/film-pr... #WFRN2026
3 new books from scholars attending the @WFRN.bsky.social 2026 conference. Research Handbook on Social Care Policy; Women’s Economic Empowerment and the State; Gender, Family and Policy: International Perspectives. Welcome! wfrn.org/news/recent-... #WFRN2026
Recent Books by WFRN 2026 Participants - Work and Family Researchers Network
WFRN is pleased to highlight three new and recent books by scholars who will be joining us at the 2026 WFRN Conference. Research Handbook on Social Care Policy Edited by Costanzo Ranci and Tine Rostga...
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June 5, 2026 at 6:59 PM
3 new books from scholars attending the @WFRN.bsky.social 2026 conference. Research Handbook on Social Care Policy; Women’s Economic Empowerment and the State; Gender, Family and Policy: International Perspectives. Welcome! wfrn.org/news/recent-... #WFRN2026