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Remote Work: The Home Office Revolution: A Mum’s Paradise or Pitfall?

Picture this: you’re at home, successfully juggling a conference call and your little one’s remote schooling – all while still in your pyjamas. Sound like a dream? Or perhaps it’s more like a chaotic episode you’d rather forget? Remote work…

Why Working Mums Are Raving About This Morning Coffee Upgrade

For many working mums, the morning coffee ritual is a sacred part of the day. That caramel latte is not just a drink; it’s a moment of solace, a source of energy, and a way to prepare for the busy…

The school summer holidays are perfect for creating cherished memories with your family and it’s always a real blessing to be fortunate enough to give that to our children. However, for working mums, it can be challenging to switch off…

What Does Labour’s Plan to Tax Private School Fees Mean?

With the Labour Party’s recent election win, their proposal to impose a 20% VAT on private school fees is set to become a reality. Understandably, this change has generated substantial discussion and concern among parents who choose private education for…

Mumpreneurs Rising: Starting Your Own Business During the Summer Holidays

Many working mums can’t wait to wind down during the summer holidays, spending time making sweet memories with the children and getting a much-needed break from the juggles of the school run and work. But have you ever considered using…

Summer Survival Guide: Juggling Remote Work and Summer Holidays with the Kids

As the school summer holidays fast approach, many of us working mums who are working from home will have the yearly challenge of ensuring our children have a fantastic break while we balance the pressures of remote working. If you…

The Power of Prioritising: How Working Mums Can Succeed

For working mothers in the UK, mastering the art of prioritisation is key to juggling the demands of career and family. Stephen Covey, in “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” aptly states, “The key is not to prioritise what’s…

The Power of Prioritising: How Working Mums Can Succeed

For working mothers in the UK, mastering the art of prioritisation is key to juggling the demands of career and family. Stephen Covey, in “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” aptly states, “The key is not to prioritise what’s…

The Secret Behind Successful Working Mums: Building a Support System

For working mothers in the UK, the secret to managing the demands of both a career and family often lies in the strength of their support system. As the African proverb goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.”…

Second Chance Success: Busy Mums, Your Guide to Conquering Functional Skills Exams

Juggling the responsibilities of motherhood and work can feel like a constant three-ring circus. Between school lunches, soccer practice, and late-night conference calls, carving out time for self-improvement can seem like an impossible dream. But what if I told you…

Functional Skills vs. Traditional Qualifications: What’s Best for Busy Mums?

When it comes to education, working mums face a unique set of challenges and decisions. One key decision is choosing between traditional qualifications and more flexible, modern courses like those offered at Functify Learning. This choice is not just about…

Functional Skills vs. Traditional Qualifications: What’s Best for Busy Mums?

When it comes to education, working mums face a unique set of challenges and decisions. One key decision is choosing between traditional qualifications and more flexible, modern courses like those offered at Functify Learning. This choice is not just about…

5 Proven Strategies to Tackle Work-Life Balance As a Working Mum

Striking the balance between guilt-free working and balancing family life is more than just about managing time. Striking the right balance is not just about managing time; it’s about managing energy and expectations too. As Annabel Crabb in her book…

Thriving in Tandem: How Working Mothers Can Advance Their Careers

In the UK, the narrative of the working mother is evolving. No longer just about keeping the work and family plates spinning, it’s about moving forward in your career while nurturing a happy home life. This delicate balance, with the…

Upgrading Your Skills: Why Functional Skills Level 2 Is Essential for Working Mums

Imagine juggling a full-time job, managing a household, and keeping up with the endless energy of your children. Now, add pursuing an educational qualification to that mix. Sounds daunting? Not necessarily. For many working mums across the UK, upgrading their…

Upgrading Your Skills: Why Functional Skills Level 2 Is Essential for Working Mums

Imagine juggling a full-time job, managing a household, and keeping up with the endless energy of your children. Now, add pursuing an educational qualification to that mix. Sounds daunting? Not necessarily. For many working mums across the UK, upgrading their…

Navigating the pathways to securing a place in the UK’s top grammar and independent schools is challenging. With diverse entry points, such as the 7 … Introducing the Easy 11 Plus Guide for Parents: Your Compass to Helping Your Child…

Navigating the pathways to securing a place in the UK’s top grammar and independent schools is challenging. With diverse entry points, such as the 7 … Introducing the Easy 11 Plus Guide for Parents: Your Compass to Helping Your Child…

Navigating the pathways to securing a place in the UK’s top grammar and independent schools is challenging. With diverse entry points, such as the 7 … Introducing the Easy 11 Plus Guide for Parents: Your Compass to Helping Your Child…

Navigating the pathways to securing a place in the UK’s top grammar and independent schools is challenging. With diverse entry points, such as the 7 … Introducing the Easy 11 Plus Guide for Parents: Your Compass to Helping Your Child…

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