Looking for ideas for the kids this summer Download ‘Don’t eat your slime!’ which contains exciting science experiments for children between the ages of 5 and 12 to enjoy while they are away from the classroom.
Experiments in the free book include bubbling fountains, lava, musical instruments and a volcano as well as detailed explanations of how to carry out the experiments safely.
Scientist and founder of Sublime Science, Marc Wileman is an expert in making science fun and has appeared on the BBC, ITV and featured in the Guardian.
He is hoping that the …

We have extended the submission date for the Workingmums.co.uk Top Employer Awards to 29th July 2011. Winning an award will ensure you gain recognition for your exceptional policies and practices, helping you to attract a high calibre of candidate for future roles.

Do you know of someone in your workplace who has made a big difference to working mums? Maybe a colleague who has set up a parents’ forum at work or a manager who has come up with specific initiatives which benefit working mums? Then Workingmums.co.uk is looking for you.

Name of Business:   Laughing Lamb Creations
Your Name and Age:  Jenny McLaughlan and I’m 35

BIG news! Mum’s The Boss are combining forces with Doncaster-based networking organisation Icon Women to co-host an all day event – ‘The BIG Day Out’- on Saturday 4th June in the heart of Leeds City Centre – and tickets are on sale now.

Millions of women have returned to work just weeks after giving birth because they can’t afford to stay home, a study conducted on behalf of Philips AVENT reveals. Eight out of ten new mums head back to the office because they are ‘in desperate need of money’, while only one in five return to work because they love their job.

Name of Business:  Small Furry Hotel
Your Name and Age: Madeleine Fear 33

Maud Rousseau – children Laura age 2.5, Ines 6 months

Lisa Isaacs – children Tom 4, Joshua 18 months

Karen Keeman – children Evie age 5, Jonah age 2

Maud Rousseau set up Cinnamon Communications, a PR and marketing agency, in August 2009 after the birth of her daughter Laura. After working 12 years in the City, holding various senior positions such as Head of Corporate Communications for well-known firms, Maud set up Cinnamon to offer flexible working hours around childcare.

Workingmums.co.uk is delighted to announce TV presenter Fiona Phillips will be the keynote speaker at the first Workingmums.co.uk Live event in March.

Liz Weston is known as a “bit of a guru”, supreme networker and all round “smart northern bird”.  She was recently awarded a “Future 100 Award 2010” for her socially entrepreneurial business the New Baby Guides. Liz is keen on the “pay it forward” concept and encourages her clients to do this wherever they can. We asked her to tell us more about herself and her business.