As a working mother who chooses (or has no choice but) to send her child to some sort of childcare provider, whether that be a nursery, childminder or nanny – you become resigned to the extortionate cost that comes with it. The cost of childcare is what you used to spend on weekends away orContinue reading “Earning my career, not my income”
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What should have been
They say it takes a village. But what happens when your village is banned and you’re forced into isolation? We know that COVID has taken lives and destroyed livelihoods, but that doesn’t mean that you’re not allowed to grieve ‘what should have been.’ As parents, we see first-hand how fast time goes by. You blinkContinue reading “What should have been”
Furloughed Mum.
It’s been a strange old year and I can’t quite believe it’s the end of September with the big ‘C’ word (Christmas) just around the corner. I’ve had very little to say on here because quite simply, I haven’t been a working mum – I’ve been furloughed. But, I’m back. I’ve been thrown back intoContinue reading “Furloughed Mum.”
I’ve been quiet, but i’m still here.
I’ve been quiet, but I’m still here. The past few weeks in lockdown have been strange, almost surreal, I wake up some mornings thinking ‘when will this end? is this real life?’ Juggling working from home and a 1 year old was so tough, that being furloughed by my employer was a blessing in disguise.Continue reading “I’ve been quiet, but i’m still here.”
Top tips to negotiate your return to work
Returning to work can be a daunting prospect, especially when you’re a different person to who you were when you left. Your priorities may have completely changed and you now want less hours and less stress or you may be feeling refreshed and ready to get back to the grind! Whatever your motivation, we’ve putContinue reading “Top tips to negotiate your return to work”
My trusted support, my closest companion, my breast pump…
My trusted support, my closest companion, my breast pump… Strange sentiment right? But it’s how I feel about my Elvie breast pump! You see that picture at the top? I’m pumping in that picture! Simple, smart and discreet. The Elvie has allowed me to continue our breastfeeding journey with the ultimate convenience, whilst returning toContinue reading “My trusted support, my closest companion, my breast pump…”
Be kind to yourself
On this blog we talk a lot about being a working mum and the highs and lows that come with it, but today we’d like to talk about you. Not you as a mum, or an employee or the boss or a colleague, just simply you. It goes without saying that having a baby is a completelyContinue reading “Be kind to yourself”
The inevitable sickness bug
It doesn’t matter how many vitamins you load them up with, how frequently you wash their hands or how dedicated you are to avoiding others struck down with illness, your child is going to get sick at some point. Whether that be a cold, the flu or some sort of ‘itis’ (tonsillitis, gastroenteritis etc) it’sContinue reading “The inevitable sickness bug”
Tax Free Childcare
It’s very well known that childcare is expensive, in fact it’s so expensive that sometimes you’re no better off going to work than staying home with no income. Many of us that have gone back to work aren’t entitled to any help until our little one turns 3, when we’re then able to claim 30Continue reading “Tax Free Childcare”
Take a ‘Mum-Moment’
Anyone else feel like they just don’t stop? Adhering to the weekly schedule of work and childcare, balancing your spare time with coffee catch ups and play dates whilst desperately trying to beat the pile of washing that never ends. This week (bearing in mind it’s only Tuesday) I’ve had to just stop, breathe and takeContinue reading “Take a ‘Mum-Moment’”
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