Research says working mums of two are twice as stressed as working women with no kids
And nobody was surprised. Look – anyone will tell you that being a mum is pretty full-on. Not just the actual mothering someone bit, although that can be pretty darn hectic too. No, I think what adds the most stress for many of us is the so-called ‘mental load’ – as in; all the things […]
4 years ago
Mum goes viral after taking her toddler to a job interview
Just look at that suit! We can all agree that job interviews can be nerve-wracking at the best of times. The build-up to the meeting fills our stomachs with butterflies and we’re so nervous we may as well have had 10 cups of coffee that morning. One mum, who lost her job during the pandemic, […]
4 years ago
If your child wants you to play, but you don’t have time – try this trick
Sometimes, I just don’t have time to get down on the floor and play with my kids. Other times, I simply cannot even muster up the energy to. I know my kids love it when I play with them – and I love it too, I really do. And I know I will miss their […]
4 years ago
The working parent dilemma: When a child is sick
How to deal with a sick child or childminder and a busy work schedule
4 years ago
Was it wrong of me not to tell my employers I was pregnant?
One expectant-mum didn’t tell her employer she was pregnant when they offered her a role. She explained that she wanted to avoid being discriminated against. It was also very early in her pregnancy so she felt it was too soon to disclose it. But was she wrong? She explained to Reddit that her family’s reaction […]
4 years ago
Woman wins over €350,000 after she was fired for being pregnant
She overheard the conversation. A GP practice manager has been awarded over €350,000 after she was fired from her role when she told her workplace she was pregnant. Naomi Hefford discovered that her work colleagues were secretly creating a plan to have her sacked and figuring out what “excuse” they could get away with only […]
5 years ago