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Maternity questions you may not want to ask your boss
Gone are the days when finding out you are pregnant was received with genuine well…
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Pregnancy and the law, by trimesters: first trimester
Finding out you're pregnant can be a mixed bag of feelings - elation, nervousness, excitement,…
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Are you sure a franchise right for you?
Franchises are a popular investment opportunity for parents who want a bit more flexibility in their lives but don't have a business idea of their own. The chance to have a steady income, ongoing support and training from the company itself, as well as a customer base all are things that usually tempt a prospective franchisee to take the financial plunge into owning a franchise.
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Continuing education – the one way to break through that workplace glass ceiling
Are you a stay-at-home? Are you worried about what the future holds, and what career options you have? Maybe the recent changes in benefits have or are soon to impact on your family once your youngest child reaches seven years of age...whatever your concern, training can only benefit you in the long run. And you can do it - thousands of people do it every day, and so can you.
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Five steps to make Monday mornings stress free
Mondays are one of the most hated days of the week - and it's not just working mums who feel this way, I can tell you! I can think of a few people who start to get grumpy come midday Sunday because they know that Monday is not far off.
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Five jobs you can do to earn extra money from your PC
Computer work from home can be sideline or a full-time income earner if you know how, and there are so many jobs to name in that category. If you are thinking about making an extra income, here are five things you can try - and you don't need any qualifications or much experience.
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The single working mum’s guide to discipline during the summer holidays
If you're a single mother who works, we salute you - parenting can be challenging enough when there are two adults in the home, so you're a start in our eyes because you do the work of two people. In addition to your salaried work, you're a chauffer, a nurse, a psychotherapist, and an educator. It's as though you're not only the ringleader of your family, but you're also the master juggler (of schedules), the tightrope walker (of finances), the lion tamer (of behaviour), and the trapeze artist (as you swing from home to work and back again).
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Top tips for balancing work and family life
Most people understand how difficult it can be to balance their work and home lives once they settle down and have children. Somehow it seems that your work life or home life is always encroaching on the other and causing problems at work, at home, and many times both.
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Private school: is it the best option for your child?
Choosing a school for your child is one of the toughest choicess we have to make a parents. You want a school with an outstranding Ofsted report and so many starts in exam results that it would make space jealous.
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How to choose an end of school year gift for teachers
Many of you are probably wondering what would make a good gift for your child's teacher and or the head of the school. Our son broke up from school last week, and I was in a tiz trying to decide on what would be better than the bog-standard chocolates, which let's face it will probably have melted in the summer heat before they even get beyond the school gates.
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Six ways to get the kids having fun outside without spending a penny
Summer is time for outdoor fun with your children. However, sometimes the days are long and your ideas are short, and it can be off putting if all outdoor activities come with a high price. Here are some ideas to help you make sure your active ones are busy and getting lots of fresh air this summer.
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Are you hurting your child by staying at home?
Being a stay-at-home mum does not mean you are depriving your children socially, but it…
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Win a Nintendo DS and a Dora Puppy game for your child!
Quick and smart it is alt="" align="right" />Kids love pets and Dora the Explorer, so…
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Product of the week – BabyStyle’s Quicksmart lightweight stroller
Quick and smart it is I love to see nothing more than? convenience matched with…
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Happy Mothers Day everyone – you deserve it!
It's not about presents on Mothers Day - it's the recognition of our hard work!…
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What are your rights at work during treatment for IVF
Undergoing IVF can be stressful enough - know your rights at work before you start…
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Not sure if the budget can stretch for Mother’s Day? Don’t worry – mum’s eat free at Little Chef!
Mother?s Day is? just around the corner and, just in time,? Little Chef has launched…
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A seven-figure salary, two homes, a loving husband…then a new baby – guess what happened next?
This story is quite harrowing in that it tells the story of the life that…
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Real mum profile: Julia Clarke, Femmcup
Mum-of-two Julie Clarke, 36, is the co-founder and managing director of Femmcup (www.femmecup.com) - the eco-friendly option to sanitary towels and tampons.
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How to fit studying around children, work and other committments
You can juggle work, family and studies - it's all in the planning If you?ve…