The Busy Mum’s Guide to Finding 10 Extra Hours a Week
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The Busy Mum’s Guide to Finding 10 Extra Hours a Week

As a mum, your to-do list never seems to end. Between school runs, work, meal prep, laundry, and the countless other tasks that keep your family running smoothly, it often feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day. Nothing new there…

But what if I told you that you could reclaim ten extra hours every week? Imagine what you could do with that time—start a side hustle, read a book, or simply have a quiet cup of tea in peace. It’s absolutely possible, and this guide will show you how to find those hours without sacrificing your sanity.

can you get sacked if you look after your child while working from home
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Can You Be Sacked For Looking After Your Child While Working From Home In The UK?

Balancing work and family life can often feel like walking a tightrope, especially when things go sideways—like when your child wakes up with a raging fever or their nursery shuts its doors unexpectedly.

For many working parents, one pressing question often pops up in those moments of panic:

“Can I actually be sacked for taking time off to look after my child?”

The good news? No, you can’t legally be dismissed for taking time off to care for your child as long as you follow the rules. Let’s break it down step by step so you know exactly where you stand and can confidently handle any childcare crisis that comes your way.

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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 has taken the world by storm, and mums are at the forefront of this revolution. But is it the promised land we’ve all been waiting for? Let’s roll up our sleeves and delve into the pros and cons.

Thriving in Tandem: How Working Mothers Can Advance Their Careers
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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 right approach, can be less of a high-wire act and more of a fulfilling journey.

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Balancing Work and Family Responsibilities: A Guide for UK Working Parents

Work-life balance is a topic of constant discussion, especially for parents, and since the events of recent years, it has become a topic that we can speak more readily about.

But having a work-life balance entails more than being able to work from home or hybrid working. In fact, sometimes the expectation from employees who are granted this flexibility can be even more than their counterparts in the office, even if it is self inflicted. You know, the feeling that you have to do more to prove that you are actually working from home and not just dissing and doing mother and baby coffee mornings with your buddies.

So, it’s vital to have practical strategies in place to ensure you have the work-life balance you need to survive the perpetual hamster wheel of work and family life. The aim for many is not to achieve perfection in every aspect of life, but to find the balance and harmony that works for you and your family.

Five Life-Changing Ways to Stay Organised When Working From Home
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Five Life-Changing Ways to Stay Organised When Working From Home

Being a mother is hard work. It can also be difficult when you are a mother that is working from home to balance work with keeping your children entertained and meeting their daily needs. It’s enough to drive even the most together person a little bit crazy.

If you’re struggling to keep your work and home life organised, here are five tips that might help.

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Having a relaxation area at home is vital

Life can get pretty hectic at the worst of times, and the most effective and reliable way to let yourself relax and recalibrate is simply by turning your home into your very own safe haven. And now that there’s a growing influx of people transitioning into working from home, having a relaxing home environment is becoming more vital to maintaining a work-life balance too.

Working From Home: Lockdown and Beyond
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Working From Home: Lockdown and Beyond

Recent global events have seen many people make the shift from onsite working to remote work in the safety of their own homes.

For some people, working from home is an ideal situation, as it removes the need for a lengthy commute, an early start or added expenses of renting an office or shop space. Meetings can be conducted via Skype or Zoom, and many businesses have taken advantage of organisational software in order to keep things running smoothly. Therefore, both employees and employers may find that working remotely has its benefits – even if the present situation requires parents to homeschool while doing this.