Thank you Stephen. Glad to know I'm not totally crazy in attempting to do this!

Thank you so much!

Hellow everyone,
I'm thinking of doing PhD here in the States. I currently have a bachelor's degree so I will be taking some "bridge" graduate courses.

I am planning to continue my full-time job while doing my PHD. I also have a family (wife, 2 kids).

I want to get an idea of the study habits that are required. How many hours during the week are typically spent studying.

Do you think it is practical to pursue a PhD with a full time job + family?

Can you recommend any tips that I can follow to get used to PhD life during my applicatioin process?
Thank you