£190 Maternity Bonus
byIf you’re pregnant, from today you are entitled to an extra £190 Pregnancy Health grant. See your GP or Midwife to register for the…
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EHRC: What 4500 Parents Say About Flexible Work and Time With the Kids
byThe Equalities and Human Rights Commission today unveiled the results of its ‘state of the nation’ survey of 4,500 parents by YouGov, asking them…
Equality and Human Rights Commission: New Parental Leave Proposals
byThe Equality and Human Rights Commission is today launching proposals for a fundamental change in parental leave, to give mothers and fathers greater support…
The Mumpreneur Guide: Your Questions Answered
byDo you have a question about flexible working or becoming a mumpreneur? Email antonia@acpr.co.uk with your queries and I’l do my best to answer…
Baby-led Weaning: Help Needed with Research
byBaby led weaning works well for busy parents. It is an easy way for you to wean your baby onto healthy family foods without…
Quick Tips for Freelancers: Working with a Young Family
byIf you want to work as a freelancer and have young children you will need a double dose of dedication to your work, as…
More maternity leave: would 5 days be enough for you?
byI may return to work within a couple of months of having my baby: I work freelance, love what I do, am based at…
When to go on Maternity Leave?
byI’m 32 weeks pregnant and, after taking three weeks off for the kids’ Christmas holidays have found it hard to get back into work….
Does your Business or Group Promote Eco-living?
byThe Future Friendly Awards recognise unsung heroes who are making the world a greener place. They say, “We’re looking for people who have promoted sustainable…
Back to work?
byThe Guardian has been focusing on the issues surrounding mothers returning to work. In a feature based on a Unicef report on childcare, Geraldine Beddell…