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REAL STORIES
Real stories from real parents to inspire you.
“I’m a dad that knows the juggle struggle is real”
Rob Sturrock on being an involved dad and easing the burden on your partner.
When a career highlight coincides with parental leave
Catherine Brooks juggled the launch of new technology project when her baby was just a few months old.
Flexible working helps this mum enjoy the best of both worlds
Headhunted during parental leave, communications whizz Phoebe Tan took on a new role and a flexible working arrangement to better integrate work and home life…
How parental leave inspired this creative mum’s side-hustle
Kelly Berghella of @bergerandstuff has taken her fabulous artwork from parental leave side-hustle to full-time art biz…
LATEST NEWS
The unpacking of self-acceptance
Learn to accept your whole self: the good, the bad and the awesome.
The changing shape of support for working grandparents
Grandparents are often the preferred providers of care for children whose parents are working. But many are juggling work and care commitments, too.
Why aren’t more men taking parental leave?
More than ever, dads are demanding parental leave—yet uptake remains low. We look at what’s holding men back from family life.
Feeling the strain? How to avoid burnout
If the juggle is getting too much, here are some practical tips to respond to burnout before it takes hold.
LATEST NEWS
Expert articles to help you as a working parent.
The unpacking of self-acceptance
Learn to accept your whole self: the good, the bad and the awesome.
The changing shape of support for working grandparents
Grandparents are often the preferred providers of care for children whose parents are working. But many are juggling work and care commitments, too.
Why aren’t more men taking parental leave?
More than ever, dads are demanding parental leave—yet uptake remains low. We look at what’s holding men back from family life.
Feeling the strain? How to avoid burnout
If the juggle is getting too much, here are some practical tips to respond to burnout before it takes hold.
How to make the school holidays more enjoyable for you and the kids
School holidays: a well-earned break or working parent juggle turned up to 11? Here are five expert tips to set yourself up for success.
Eco-friendly hacks for busy working parents
Want a better world for your kids? Here are some ways to reduce your footprint without compromising on convenience.
Tips to connect with your child when you work full time
Long days at work? Feeling disconnected from your kids? Here are 15 opportunities to build a bond with your children.
Forget busy. Focus is the new black
So often we judge ourselves on how many things we do, but do our kids care how many emails we sent or how busy we were at work today? No, they care about having a happy parent who is present. We show you how to ditch busy for busy’s sake and live your life with intention.
RESOURCES
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.
Tips for updating your resume
You’ll love these simple tips for updating your resume. Getting back in to the workforce can be daunting enough after having a baby, let alone …
Checklist for requesting flexible working arrangements
Requesting flexible working arrangements need not be as daunting as it sounds. Here are a few tips on how to request flexible working arrangements with …
What you can do about your superannuation?
Congratulations—you’re having a baby. Which means there’s no better time to think about your superannuation. Wait, what? Superannuation isn’t the first consideration for most women …
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