Christian working mum balance strategies
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From Boardroom to Sunday Service: Finding Balance in Work, Faith, and Family Life

Balancing career ambitions, faith commitments, and the demands of family life can often feel like an impossible equation. As a working mum of faith, you might feel stretched thin, torn between deadlines at work, attending your child’s school events, and showing up spiritually for yourself and your family.

But here’s the good news: balance isn’t about perfection—it’s about alignment. When faith becomes your foundation, everything else starts to fall into place.

Posted inFamily life How to cope with problems at work

Can you get sacked if you look after your child while working from home?

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 child.

For working mums in the UK, this shift in flexible working has brought new opportunities to be more present in their children’s lives while pursuing their careers. However, concerns about potential job insecurity due to childcare responsibilities while working from home still linger. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the legal protections that UK mums have when it comes to looking after their children while working remotely, empowering them to confidently navigate the realm of remote work and parenting.

Hen party
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Should You Book Your Daughter’s Hen Do in Liverpool?

Do you have the honour of planning your daughter’s upcoming hen do? We know that arranging the perfect occasion can be a stressful situation. You have so many people with different tastes to please, not to mention you want to make it a memorable event for your daughter more than anything! 

The friendly and cultural city of Liverpool is one of the best locations to mark a special occasion, mainly thanks to the city’s lively party atmosphere. Faye’s Doggy Boutique has brought us this article that looks at the best reasons why you may want to consider Liverpool when booking your daughter’s hen do. As a local business in Liverpool, they know the ins and outs of this beautiful city and what makes it a prime choice for parties.

Family walk down the stairs in the house.
Posted inChildren & Relationships Family life

Being a Single Mother and Finding Love Again

“Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all”

Alfred Lord Tennyson

We think Alfred Lord Tennyson was onto something when he said it is okay to give love
a chance even though it has a potential to wreak havoc in your life. This thought is
especially true if you are a single mother and have more than your love life to consider
when it comes to choosing your partner.

racism in schools
Posted inChildren & Relationships Family life Podcasts for mums

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 issue, which will be an eye-opener for parents and educators of all races!

how to keep your home warm during winter
Posted inFamily life Money - how to keep it and how to make it

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 paying a little more than usual on your energy bills, particularly when you want to keep your home warm and cosy for everyone that visits.