Developmental Psychologist, University of Edinburgh, interested in family relationships, transitions and child wellbeing. https://bsky.app/profile/sarahefoley.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/sarahefoley.bsky.social/post/3md3lpozhec2sVery exciting fully-funded PhD opportunity in family psychology at the University of Sussex! The student would join a team embarking on the third phase of the UK’s landmark longitudinal study of single mothers by choice and their children. Please share widely! https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/phd-funding/view/1754-Psychology-Doctoral-Research-Studentship-in-Family-Psychology-UK-and-International23 Jan 2026 11:25 +0000at://did:plc:3efpbtrtnlslysn6tknohcd7/app.bsky.feed.post/3md3lpozhec2shttps://bsky.app/profile/sarahefoley.bsky.social/post/3mchn7wnubs2gSo excited that our book "An Introduction to Family Relationships: a Developmental Psychology Perspective" - co-authored with Rachel Latham and Susan Imrie - is now listed on the @oxfordunipress.bsky.social website and available for pre-order/inspection copies here: https://global.oup.com/ukhe/product/an-introduction-to-family-relationships-9780198966760?cc=gb&lang=en&15 Jan 2026 12:59 +0000at://did:plc:3efpbtrtnlslysn6tknohcd7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mchn7wnubs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/sarahefoley.bsky.social/post/3m5h2cjgkmk2lAt @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social ESRC Festival of Social Science we crafted to explore the complex dynamics between work and family life! I shared how the Parenting After Divorce or Separation study has found a lack of flexible working practices is impacting co-parenting relationships & arrangements12 Nov 2025 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:3efpbtrtnlslysn6tknohcd7/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5h2cjgkmk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/sarahefoley.bsky.social/post/3m3wmd2577k2j🎨 Come along to our free creative session: Balancing Acts: Crafting Family and Work Connections. We'll use craft and drawing to explore solutions, hear an expert talk, and give you a voice to advocate for family-friendly workplaces. Sat 8th Nov ⏰ 10:00 - 13:00 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cut-colour-connect-crafting-family-and-work-balances-tickets-1818525461609?aff=oddtdtcreator24 Oct 2025 09:56 +0000at://did:plc:3efpbtrtnlslysn6tknohcd7/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3wmd2577k2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/sarahefoley.bsky.social/post/3lsdxay5tnk2nDo you have a parent/carer network at work? Or are you in a parent’s WhatsApp group or online community. Please share this post to help us recruit parents of 4 – 8 year olds! Sign up for more information here: tiny.cc/PADS_EOI or email: sarah.foley@ed.ac.uk.24 Jun 2025 11:05 +0000at://did:plc:3efpbtrtnlslysn6tknohcd7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsdxay5tnk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/sarahefoley.bsky.social/post/3lsdwrtidws2nSo much fun! Lots of wonderful talks, great discussions and exciting plans for future work #ICFC2025 [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Jun 2025 10:56 +0000at://did:plc:3efpbtrtnlslysn6tknohcd7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsdwrtidws2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/sarahefoley.bsky.social/post/3lrfhgxhdks2lClosing today! Come join us in the developmental psychology in education team. Lovely students, incredible city and friendly team! Any last minute questions please feel free to contact one of the team [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Jun 2025 08:02 +0000at://did:plc:3efpbtrtnlslysn6tknohcd7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrfhgxhdks2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/sarahefoley.bsky.social/post/3lrcwyenxfc2hHappy international day of play! Check out some fun and free resources here on the power of play for child development: https://www.unicef.org/parenting/day-of-play11 Jun 2025 08:02 +0000at://did:plc:3efpbtrtnlslysn6tknohcd7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrcwyenxfc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/sarahefoley.bsky.social/post/3lqtv7dwngs2cMy wise, kind and thoughtful friend's book is now a @nytimes.com top recommendation!! So proud. If you haven't already, get yourself a copy of Lucy's book - important messages for all on the complexities of family life, not just those with experience of estrangement https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/04/well/family-estrangement-books.html?unlocked_article_code=1.MU8.5BsJ.JzMnd585zA1n&smid=url-share05 Jun 2025 08:20 +0000at://did:plc:3efpbtrtnlslysn6tknohcd7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqtv7dwngs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/sarahefoley.bsky.social/post/3lqs2d27dg22gAre you one of the 400,000 dad in Scotland with a dependent child? Take part in the annual dads survey! Your help will enable @fathersnetwork.bsky.social inform government, public services and employers about the support dads and families need: https://fathersnetwork.wufoo.com/forms/dads-survey-2025/04 Jun 2025 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:3efpbtrtnlslysn6tknohcd7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqs2d27dg22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/sarahefoley.bsky.social/post/3lk6hqpg2tk2oAre you considering conducting your doctoral research online? Join our methods workshop: Qualitative research in the digital world, 7th & 8th May. The training is open to any doctoral students aligned with @sgsss.bsky.social @sgsah.bsky.social. Sign up here: https://www.sgsss.ac.uk/training/spring-into-methods/12 Mar 2025 11:22 +0000at://did:plc:3efpbtrtnlslysn6tknohcd7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk6hqpg2tk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/sarahefoley.bsky.social/post/3ljpcsdyzxc2wHappy #WorldBookDay! One of my favourite things to do is read a book on video-call with the little people in my life. Reading for pleasure takes lots of forms!06 Mar 2025 10:44 +0000at://did:plc:3efpbtrtnlslysn6tknohcd7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljpcsdyzxc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/sarahefoley.bsky.social/post/3li2xjfmw7224Check our our 🔓 new "The three musketeers" paper exploring the experiences of LGBTQ+ three-parent families in the UK, led by fantastic Susie Bower-Brown https://doi.org/10.1037/fam000130713 Feb 2025 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:3efpbtrtnlslysn6tknohcd7/app.bsky.feed.post/3li2xjfmw7224https://bsky.app/profile/sarahefoley.bsky.social/post/3lhbnichmuc2eCheck out this PhD opportunity on transdiagnostic approaches to neurodiversity & mental health. Supervision is by Dr Andrew Surtees, Professor Ian Apperly and Dr Rory Devine, University of Birmingham, UK. https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLN472/phd-studentship-transdiagnostic-neurodiversity-and-young-peoples-mental-health-squaring-the-circle03 Feb 2025 13:28 +0000at://did:plc:3efpbtrtnlslysn6tknohcd7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhbnichmuc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/sarahefoley.bsky.social/post/3lgii423jbk2jI've been enjoying meeting parents & their 4 - 8 yr olds for the Parenting After Divorce or Separation Study. Sign up or learn more here: tiny.cc/PADS_EOI. Please share this widely so we can understand the diverse experiences of co-parenting outside of court-ordered arrangements.24 Jan 2025 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:3efpbtrtnlslysn6tknohcd7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgii423jbk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/sarahefoley.bsky.social/post/3ldj7bvxbmk2tInstead of swiping to find a romantic partner, individuals are now searching for co-parents online. These ‘non-traditional’ families are well adjusted, with strong co-parenting dynamics & fulfilling romantic lives elsewhere. Check out my @uk.theconversation.com piece on @rbmonline.bsky.social paper [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Dec 2024 15:54 +0000at://did:plc:3efpbtrtnlslysn6tknohcd7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldj7bvxbmk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/sarahefoley.bsky.social/post/3lbud2j5lil2oDelighted to have joined BlueSky! I'm a developmental psychologist interested in family relationships & children's wellbeing across diverse family forms and life transitions. I'm currently working on the ESRC-funded Parenting After Divorce or Separation Study with 4 - 8 y/os: blogs.ed.ac.uk/sfoley/ https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/sfoley/26 Nov 2024 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:3efpbtrtnlslysn6tknohcd7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbud2j5lil2o