Mar 12, 2020 | ALL BLOGS, LIFESTYLE |
While it’s relatively easy to negotiate your existing role down to part-time after parental leave, what if you want a new part-time role? If you only look for jobs that are advertised part-time you will be limiting your options significantly; sadly the majority of...
Jan 28, 2020 | ALL BLOGS, BUSINESS, ENTREPRENEUR, LIFESTYLE |
For many working Mums, the challenge is in finding a role that can fit around your family, your values and actually having a life of your own (yes, that’s still a thing!) If you’re working to someone else’s timeframe and trying to run around their goals and schedule,...
Jan 23, 2020 | ALL BLOGS, HOME & FAMILY, LIFESTYLE |
If you’re feeling more nervous than excited about returning to work then read on… You’re not alone. It’s a common feeling regardless of how long you’ve been away. Write a list of why you feel nervous. Getting your thoughts onto a piece of paper and out of your head...
Jan 2, 2020 | ALL BLOGS, CHILDREN, HOME & FAMILY, LIFESTYLE |
Tips to make the holidays less stressful, and more enjoyable for your child with autism! Ahhh… the long-awaited summer holidays are here, and I think it’s safe to say that it creates as much anxiety for us as parents, as it does for our children on the spectrum! This...
Dec 5, 2019 | ALL BLOGS, LIFESTYLE |
Being described as a perfectionist is actually a compliment, right? I remember being advised to respond with “I’m a perfectionist” when being asked about weaknesses in interviews. The idea, of course, is that it’s not really a weakness. Having high standards means...
Nov 19, 2019 | ALL BLOGS, BUSINESS, HOME & FAMILY, LIFESTYLE |
A tipping point for all mums, whether they’re in the workforce or not, is that dreaded night before reminder that tomorrow is costume day for Book Week and the shops are closed. Or it’s the email you skim read and tell yourself you’ll come back to and suddenly you’ve...