It’s hard to quantify and articulate how difficult the last five weeks have been. Truth be told I’m even struggling to figure out if it has been five weeks, the days are all turning into one long, relentless, blur. And it goes without saying that the challenges will be so different and equally valid for everyone. No one wins the … Read More
This is what a working mum looks like
In March we launch a campaign to celebrate and recognise all the immense work we do as women.
Where to start with my career change
This is a big old question isn’t it, where to start with my career change? When you’ve talked yourself out of your number one option, then back into it, then out of it again, all in the space of a week. When you can’t see past doing something related to your current job, even though you hate everything about it. … Read More
The ultimate school holiday planner
It’s that time of year again, when as a parent you can no longer avoid the fact that you are about to embark on six weeks of pure kid craziness, so I have created what I think is the ultimate school holiday planner. For a working parent this time of year means creating logistical plans that any army would be … Read More
Can we talk more about post natal anxiety?
I’ve always been scared of post natal depression, terrified actually. My Mum suffered with it quite badly, I know friends who have been there, I kind of feel close to the edge most weeks and wasn’t sure I could get much closer. So after Raffi I was pretty relieved that I felt great. Really positive, happy, o.k despite no sleep … Read More
The Mothership – The ultimate sisterhood for working mothers
Drumroll… We’re so excited to announce that the brand new and improved Mothership is now open – this is our membership programme for working mums. Something we felt was really missing in our own lives as busy parents trying to earn a crust whilst spend time with our little ones, not to mention hold everything else together and spend a bit of … Read More
Game Changing Story – Stanley and Maud
Our latest story of creating a life you love combing work with a family is from Charlotte the lady behind the gorgeous jewellery brand Stanley and Maud… Q. Tell us a bit about yourself? Hello!!! I’m Charlotte (Dotty) from Stanley and Maud, I’m a mother of two and wifey of one! I’m 27 and I started my business whilst on … Read More
Why we shouldn’t all do Yoga at 5am
“I just don’t think I can get up at 5am to do Yoga” said my lovely friend clutching a large glass of something alcoholic. A conversation at the weekend got me thinking. There were 4 of us round the table, all mothers with children of varying numbers and ages, all under 5. One asked the group “I really need to … Read More