Working Families launches “Take Up Top Up” Paternity Leave Campaign
bySurvey reveals that 4 in 10 fathers don’t take paternity leave because they can’t afford it Some employers still deny fathers their rights to…
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Grandparents – Vital to Family Life?
byAre you off to vist the grandparents this half term? Grandparents are an important part of your family life according to a new survey to launch…
Love Lego?
byMy kids love Lego and if we were a bit further north would be keen to go to the new LEGOLAND Discovery Centre. If…
Newly Pregnant and Trying To Hide It At Work?
byI had terrible morning sickness with my first pregnancy so I ended up telling my boss in confidence at around 8 weeks when I…
Can Pocket Money Save Your Kids from Financial Ruin?
byFormer financial consultant Julia Hedge wrote The Pocket Money Plan: A Practical Guide to Teaching Children about Money: Three Easy Steps to Help Children…
Mum’s Home Office: Feeling the Chill?
byI’ve just been sent some interesting ideas on how to cut the chill factor in your home or office. I’ve just been and bought…
Travel With the Kids: Long Car Journeys
byWith half term coming up, yes it is only a few weeks away, are you getting away with the kids? We’ve got a short…
Food on Fridays: Tasty Diaries Fish and Chips
byIt’s January, it’s cold, New Year’s resolutions are proving hard and you want a treat. Try this LIGHT version of fish and chips from…
Would You Take Your New Baby to Work?
byIf you’re self employed it can be hard to take a long break. I felt very privileged, though, that with my second baby I…
New NCT Survey Shows Challenges of Work after Baby
byReturning to work after maternity leave is still a hugely daunting and difficult experience for many mothers. A new NCT survey has found that…