Channel 4 is producing a three-part documentary series about dads’ important role in bringing up children – and the producers are looking for men who could potentially benefit from building new skills and confidence.

Do you know any mum who isn’t striving her hardest to make life better for her family? Running Family Friendly Working I am constantly inspired by the women we profile who are combining work and family, and often pushing the boundaries to do so. Yet I know that lots of mums feel like they aren’t doing enough.
Today I’ve run 4 loads of washing through the machine, while working too. I was reading Alli at Motivating Mum’s blog this week, where she lists all the things she does in a day. Before …

Last year the Encouraging Women into Franchising Group undertook new research into the issues facing Women and Franchising. Building on the exciting results from this initial research, the Group has created 3 new surveys, see below. We need your help by completing a relevant survey on the appropriate link below.  A ‘thank you’ free gift choice can be found at the end of each survey.

Here’s a media request for anyone who would like to see their business in a book. There’s no guarantees on inclusion, but it is worth getting in touch if you fit the bill:
“I have been commissioned by How to books to write a book on women starting up in business. This is at the freelance or micro level, and I would like to gather some suitable case studies:
“Over the range I need diversity in geography, background, type of business, homeworking, getting (small) premises, employing one or two people, franchisees etc. …

Calling all first time mums-to-be – are you due this summer/autumn?
Renegade Pictures are making a warm, thoughtful film about pregnancy in which our expectant presenter will meet 7 women having a baby at different stages of their lives.   Whatever your age we would love to speak to you about your choices, attitudes and the changes pregnancy is bringing to your lifestyle.
Please contact us in complete confidence on: 020 7479 4204 or email: baby@renegadepictures.co.uk

How do you keep your kids your occupied in school holidays – £20 for your tip
Judy Yorke is working on a feature for a national newspaper about ways to keep children entertained during the long summer holiday. It’s about things to do eg games in the park or activities at home rather than places to go. She says, “We’re looking for  mums to tell us the fun things their kids have got up to, in the hope of giving other mums ideas! Please email me with suggestions of the things your …

The Talking Tots Great Toy Guide is published every Christmas, and includes independent advice and reviews of the best educational toys available in the UK, along with exclusive discounts, special offers and competitions. It’s distributed nationwide through Talking Tots classes, as well as being published online on various parenting websites and blogs. 
This year, we’d like a family to help us test out some of our short-listed toys. So if you’re in the UK and would like to try out some new toys with your kids this summer, just leave a …

Has your child’s first teacher been a long-term influence on their education achievement. A journalist is looking for people with good/bad experiences of reception teachers.She is also looking for teaching assistants in special schools to tell her about the job for a magazine for teaching assistants.
email jan @ janmurray.co.uk this week please.

A journalist writing for RED magazine is looking for women aged 28-45 to be case studies in a feature about the new working from home.
Have you found an interesting way to use your home to boost your income? Maybe you have started cooking for paying customers who come and dine in your front room, or perhaps you hire out space for people to display artwork, or maybe you teach classes from your home.
If you would like to put yourself, or someone else forward, email the following:

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Have you started an ethical business? Shilpa Unalkat is looking for inspirational social entrepreneurs who would like to share their story for my next book.  Shilpa is the author of Business Head, Spiritual Heart – Align Your Head & Heart To Improve Performance, Profit and Happiness.  Please email shilpa.unalkat @ googemail.com if you can help.