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becoming a mum for the first time - adjusting to motherhood

Mum Life 15191 views

The shock of becoming a mum for the first time

Caroline Jacobs

It was past lunchtime and I was sitting on the floor in my pyjamas, which were now covered in milky spit-up.

Full time working mum - 7 things the full time working mum wishes you wouldn't say

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7 things the full time working mum wishes you wouldn’t say

By Emma Anstruther

The full time working mum vs the full time stay at home mum. The debate has been raging for years. Contradictory headlines splashed across the media wade in on whether either decision will harm your kids.

Being a working mum - what the truth of working and raising kids is like

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The truth about being a working mum

Being a working mum often feels like you’re being pulled in two directions. Both ‘jobs’ feel like they are full time and you are doing your utmost to keep the plates spinning and give each your best.

part time work for mums - 10 steps to get what you want. Practical help for moms returning to work

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Part time work for mums – 10 steps to get what you want

Part time work for mums can seem like the ever elusive dream. To many mums though it's a reality and can offer the perfect balance between working and raising a family.

dads would take a pay cut - fathers struggle to find a work life balance

Dad Life 1224 views

Almost 40% of dads would take a pay cut to spend more time with their kids, study finds

When we think of parents taking a pay cut we often think of mothers having to give up careers. However, a recent study found that as many as 38 per cent of UK working dads would take a pay cut to spend more time at home with their children.

working mums - working moms - working mum guilt

Mum Life 11244 views

To all working mums, ditch the guilt

Who was it that said 'A mother’s place is in the wrong?' There’s no one who feels this more than a working mum. You feel guilty about not spending enough time with your child when you’re working and about not spending enough time at work because you have to rush back to look after your child.

Dad Life 2688 views

Stay at home dad rates in sharp decline in the UK – what’s holding us back?

At a time when we fight for gender equality, it is still more usual for mothers to stay at home and look after their children than fathers. Is the world just not ready for the stay at home dad?

own business - mumpreneurs - mompreneurs - rise of the mumpreneur

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The rise of the mumpreneur

One of the ways a growing number of mums reconcile the demands of work and family is to shun the traditional 9-5 and start up their own business

work from home - mothers working from home - hacks for working from home

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15 productivity hacks for working from home

Work from home is a great option for parents, providing flexibility to juggle work and family life. However, it’s best to take steps to make sure that the lines between the two don’t blur and you end up feeling frazzled.

stay at home mum - stay at home mums job advert

Mum Life 11458 views

World’s toughest job advert – mamas you’re amazing

The next time you feel dismissed for being ‘just a stay at home mum’ consider this - if there was a job advert for a stay at home mum, which set out all the working conditions, we bet hardly anyone would apply.

Family Meals 13123 views

Sticky lemon chicken skewers

Prep: 5 minutes
Cooking: 15 minutes
Ages: Toddlers to Teens
Difficulty: Easy peasy
Makes: 4 mini chicken skewers

Family Meals 18041 views

Lemon grilled chicken tenders

Prep: 5 minutes
Cooking: 25 minutes
Ages: Toddlers to Teens
Difficulty: Easy peasy
Makes: 3 servings

Mum Life 1538 views

Dear daughter, forgive me when I fail

Sophie Anderson

My days of perfect parenting can be counted on one hand. The ones where everything goes smoothly from start to finish and we spend a relaxed and happy day together without so much as a disagreement.