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Here to help you prepare for pregnancy and better understand parental leave
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Real Stories
Real stories from real parents to inspire you.
Michael Ray: “My ‘wild ride’ as a solo dad”
“Fatherhood is messy and magical, exhausting and rewarding, exhilarating and sometimes terrifying.” Read Michael Ray’s journey as a solo dad.
Every time the kids show particularly helpful behaviour they get a point!
With a point system and a routine, Lawyer Lucy Lyttleton shares her advice for working with kids during COVID-19.
Jodi’s personal story of three generations of strong women
Jodi Geddes and mum Jackie reflect on three generations of strong women in their family.
Handing over to my partner made returning to work so much easier
Iris Appelo on shared parental leave, family adventures and the joy of handing over to her partner.
Latest News
Expert articles to help you plan your journey.
Creating and maintaining strong professional networks
Maintaining your professional networks has never been more important for working parents. We explore the practical ways on how to maintain your professional networks and visibility on parental leave with expert Michelle Redfern.
Welcoming mums back to work: a guide for managers and parents
The ‘return to work after maternity leave’ — Note to managers
Messy play bingo: how many have you checked off?
Simple messy play activities for time-poor parents, plus ideas to limit the mess.
What does working flexibly really mean?
Thinking about working flexibly? It helps to understand the many faces of flexibility in the workplace. Let’s take a look.
Latest News
Expert articles to help you plan your journey.
Creating and maintaining strong professional networks
Maintaining your professional networks has never been more important for working parents. We explore the practical ways on how to maintain your professional networks and visibility on parental leave with expert Michelle Redfern.
Welcoming mums back to work: a guide for managers and parents
The ‘return to work after maternity leave’ — Note to managers
Messy play bingo: how many have you checked off?
Simple messy play activities for time-poor parents, plus ideas to limit the mess.
What does working flexibly really mean?
Thinking about working flexibly? It helps to understand the many faces of flexibility in the workplace. Let’s take a look.
Thinking about returning to work flexibly during isolation? These tips will help you
Thinking about your return to work after parental leave, but unsure what impact COVID-19 will have? Here’s where to start.
How to get sexual intimacy back on track
Lacking spark in the bedroom after kids? You’re not alone. Tips to get your sexual intimacy back on track from a relationship expert.
How to say no without feeling guilty
When was the last time you said ‘no’ to your work colleague, manager, partner, child or parent without feeling a case of the guilts? Tips to have you saying no without that guilty feeling.
Who said career satisfaction is outside your comfort zone?
New challenge or unnecessary stress? Why staying in your comfort zone at work can be a good thing for working parents.
Resources
Practical tools and checklists for parents who are planning.
Setting up your workstation at home: a useful checklist
If you’re new to remote working and don’t have a dedicated study, use this handy guide to get setup.
Numbers, emails and websites to help you through parental leave and returning to work
All the information you’ll need to help you navigate your career through parental leave and returning to work.
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