Melissa Hogenboom BBC
@MelissaH_BBC
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Award-winning science journalist/filmmaker at the BBC. 📕 1 The Motherhood Complex ⬇️. 📕 2: Breadwinners out 2025 https://t.co/h31MQADn1u
London
Joined April 2009
There’s a story in my book about the time I interviewed Sir David Attenborough as it was coincidentally the day I announced my pregnancy at work at 18 weeks - he wished me luck. I got this through my letterbox yesterday 🤩🥰
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BOOK: Breadwinners: And Other Power Imbalances that Influence Your Life by Melissa Hogenboom (Canongate) https://t.co/GjjY2SLpRS
news24.com
Soft power is the magic glue we use to resolve a conflict by communicating, taking each other’s perspectives into account and presenting other points of view.
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What happens when traditional home roles are upended? 👛 From female breadwinners to stay-at-home dads, science journalist @MelissaH_BBC examines how money and power shape domestic life, and why equality at home still feels out of reach. 📅 Nov 2—2PM 🎟️ https://t.co/mBYPb9wT5i
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“Girls as young as seven are less active than boys, and the difference widens into the teenage years.” Read again: @MelissaH_BBC explains how challenging stereotypes and providing early opportunities can encourage girls to participate in sports. #ICYMI
https://t.co/qYPdhOIRF1
boldscience.org
Challenging stereotypes and providing early opportunities can encourage girls to participate in sports
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Feeling the new term vibes? Here are 6 brand new clever books for a September reset from @ellencscott, @drrachelbarr, @bonnietsui, @nicolajanehobbs, @MelissaH_BBC and @kaitlynregehr for @StylistMagazine
https://t.co/URYbvkYW5M
stylist.co.uk
Brain, body, rest, tech addiction, relationships, work... meet the compassionate guides that’ll change your life.
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Huge congratulations to @MelissaH_BBC for this gem! Breadwinners examines the fascinating psychology of power dynamics at work and in the home - it’s a must-read for anyone who wants to live in a fairer world. Happy publication day!
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On @radiohannah's 'TRE in the Afternoon' from 16.00CET, @MelissaH_BBC's 'Breadwinners: and other power imbalances that influence your life', Jayne R Marshall's 'A Line Drawn or Printed: Six Routes Through Madrid', and Sarah Maxwell - founder of Saucy Books https://t.co/5BRKVUavMf
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ICYMI: @MelissaH_BBC joined @BBCWomansHour today, speaking to @itsanitarani about women who earn more than their partners and how this affects power within the relationship. Melissa’s new book #Breadwinners is out 14th August! 🎧
bbc.co.uk
Emotional and social impact when a woman is the main earner in a household.
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Introducing our new Autumn 2025 season! 📣 From beliefism (@profpauldolan) and power dynamics at home (@MelissaH_BBC) to disability rights (@RachelCDailey, @RoseUnwin) or the supernatural (@ForteanLondon), there’s something for everyone! Explore now 👉 https://t.co/uzwEv7DvwM
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“Teaching children about metacognition and how to use metacognitive strategies can help address educational inequalities early on.” @MelissaH_BBC explores how metacognition – thinking about thinking – can bridge the attainment gap. #Metacognition #EdChat
https://t.co/X8mBM95pBF
boldscience.org
Teaching children metacognitive strategies can increase educational equality
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"It’s important we give children the freedom to play independently, intervening only when they need us or seek our help." Children benefit from fewer toys and minimal intervention from adults, says @MelissaH_BBC. #CreativePlay #Parenting
boldscience.org
Children benefit from fewer toys and minimal intervention from adults
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Is there a way to speed up the brains development? That’s the question @MelissaH_BBC is trying to answer. #BrightIdeas2024
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I’ve been busy! So very exited that this is launching at the weekend. The BBC’s first ever newsletter course. It’s science-backed, stress busting and free.
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.@MelissaH_BBC's article on @BBCWorld highlights the digital burden #women face in family life. Despite men’s increased involvement, women still bear the expectation to organise and anticipate needs, leading to stress. Sharing responsibilities is vital👉 https://t.co/EGre6wmYcz
bbc.com
When it comes to using digital technology for both work and family, women are at greater risk than men of 'digital overload'.
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A study that investigated digital communication and gender was referenced in this @BBC_Future 🇬🇧 article published last week. @MelissaH_BBC cited recent #research by @prof_yanghu and @yueqian_soc in @CWF_Journal that assessed our Round 10 (2020-22) data. https://t.co/fviCZvji2X
bbc.com
When it comes to using digital technology for both work and family, women are at greater risk than men of 'digital overload'.
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Technology exacerbates the mental load on women. Women 1.6x more likely than men to juggle digital communication at work & at home. Examples: women handling parent's chat groups and online grocery, clothing, school shopping. @MelissaH_BBC
https://t.co/KCOWYnKAKj
bbc.com
When it comes to using digital technology for both work and family, women are at greater risk than men of 'digital overload'.
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A recent cross-national study a found that the mental load on women, especially mothers, is exacerbated by technology --> There appears to be a gender division of labour when it comes to digital communication regarding work and family life.
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Clearly technology can help us be more productive in many areas of our lives. But at home, it is evident that technology is adding to women's already busy mental workloads.
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