Category: Family life

The rise of remote work in the UK has revolutionised how people approach their professional lives, offering greater flexibility and work-life integration, and with that comes some confusion about parents’ rights to work from home while they look after a…

Balancing Work and Parenting: Tips for Working Mothers with Primary School-Aged Children

As a working mother with young children, juggling the demands of both work and parenting can be a challenging task. Many women face the dilemma of wanting to excel in their careers while also being present for their children. However,…

Balancing Work and Parenting: A Guide to Working from Home (For An Employer) While Looking After Your Child 

With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to change how we work, more and more of us are finding ourselves working from home while also trying to balance parenting responsibilities. It can be a tough juggling act, but it’s definitely doable! In…

How to Create Routines that Work for You and Your Family as a Working Mum

Being a working mum is no easy feat. Juggling the demands of work and family can leave you feeling stretched thin, especially when you’re trying to juggle both without any routines in place. It can be overwhelming to think about…

Balancing Parenthood and Social Life: A Guide for Working Mothers

Are you a working mum trying to balance your social life with your parenting duties? It can be difficult to find the time and energy to engage in meaningful relationships while still making sure that all of your responsibilities as…

How to Create a Homeschool Curriculum That’s Right for You

The homeschooling movement is on the rise, with more and more families choosing to opt out of traditional schooling in favour of a more customised education at home. If you’re considering homeschooling your children, you may be wondering how to…

Tips for Juggling a New Baby and a Job

If you’re a working mum, you know how challenging it can be to try to balance everything. You’re pulled in a million different directions and it can sometimes feel like you’re never going to get everything done. But trust me,…

Balancing Work and Homeschooling

If you’re a working mum who is also homeschooling your children, you know that it can be a challenge to balance everything on your plate. Between Zoom meetings and lesson planning, it’s easy to feel like you’re being pulled in…

How to Save Money on Groceries

If you’re like most families, your grocery bill is one of your biggest expenses. But it doesn’t have to be! With a little bit of planning and creativity, you can easily save money on groceries without sacrificing the quality of…

How to Deal with Struggles as a Homeschool Mum

We all have struggles, but sometimes it can feel like we’re the only ones going through them. If you’re a homeschool mum, you might feel like you’re struggling more than most. After all, you’re responsible for teaching your kids and…

10 Ways to Stay Productive When You’re Pregnant

Being pregnant can be an exciting time. But it can also be a time when you feel like you’re not at your best. You might be feeling fatigued, nauseous, and just generally not up for tackling your to-do list. However,…

How to Handle Socialisation When Homeschooling

Many mothers are apprehensive about homeschooling their children because they fear their children will not have ample opportunity to socialise. However, this does not have to be the case. With a bit of creativity and effort, you can ensure that…

Podcast – How to Teach Children About Racism With Paula Rhone-Adrien

I speak with the award-winning black barrister and family law expert, Paula Rhone-Adrien about how we can teach children about racism and why we should. Paula is also a mum of four, and she shares some refreshing insight into the…

How to Keep Energy Costs Low This Winter

Winter has arrived, and for some homeowners, that will mean a few different things. First, you’ll probably be preparing for the festive season, and planning some family-wide celebrations that are going to cost you a fortune. Secondly, you’ll also be…

4 Simple and Super Cheap Ways to Keep the Kids Entertained This Summer

“Mum!! Can we go swimming? Mum!! Can we go to the theme park? Farm Park? Cinema? Zoo? Can I have another ice cream? Can we get another bucket and spade for the beach?“ Sound familiar?  The summer holidays are ideal…

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