Tag Archives: back to work

Out of the shallows: time to jump in the deep end

I started this blog two years ago; I was in a very different place then, my little boy was just in nursery and my little girl settled in foundation. It was time for me to start thinking about getting back … Continue reading

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Opportunity and Belonging: What ‘Every Mum’ Needs

Something a little different today. On Saturday I was privileged to be a part of Mumsnet’s first blogging conference, which took place in London at the Altitude Tower. I’ve blogged before about the challenges of homeworking and the isolation trap, … Continue reading

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Happy New (School) Year and Time to Refocus

I love this time of year, fresh mornings with a frosty hint of autumn, children back to school in too-big uniforms and shiny shoes, and a chance to reflect on the year so far with a view to what it’s … Continue reading

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What It Means To Be A Working Mum, Today

One of the most dispiriting early parenting experiences I had was the finding-out visit we made to our local (and excellent) nursery. Still pumped full of hormones, lacking in sleep and leaking milk I clutched our sleeping 3 month old … Continue reading

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The Biggest Blog Challenge: Keeping On Keeping On

So the house is quiet now, children back at school and nursery and I can contemplate what next after a lovely school holiday over the Easter break. I have spent the last two weeks entirely with my two small children, … Continue reading

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