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Why childcare costs should sit with both parents
Here’s one that just doesn’t add up: why childcare costs often don’t sit with both working parents in couple families.
Things you should know about having an au pair
Childcare support, particularly the live-in kind (think au pair or nanny), can dramatically help working parents to coordinate kids, school drop-offs and pick-ups, and family …
10 reasons why you should slow down this Easter
I read a long time ago that we need to slow down to go faster. When we slow down, we can actually get more done. …
Circle In inspired me to ask for flexibility after baby #number2 … and I got it
We just love hearing from our fabulous members and feel extremely proud when you reach out to share how Circle In inspires you every day. …
Khara Williams on letting go of mother’s guilt
Mother’s guilt carries a lot of weight in today’s society, there’s no denying it. And despite—or perhaps because of—this, as a mother of two gorgeous …
BeingDads founder makes the mid-week dash home for bedtime actually work
The mid-week dash home for bath and bedtime is one working parents know only too well. I ran it for years, and still do because …
The Personal Styler’s top 5 styling tips for working mothers
Hey, hardworking mums. Hands up who jumps for joy every morning when she opens her wardrobe? Most of us love the idea of being an …
Making the most of your time
If anyone knows how to make the most of her time, it’s the indefatigable Natalie Nunn; Agency Director of GIANT Management modelling agency by day, …
Circle In helps this mother to apply for a new role whilst on parental leave
Meet Tilly. Tilly is not her real name (we just love the name!). This mama recently reached out to thank us for helping her. She …
What to remind myself before going on parental leave again
In my professional life as a lawyer, I’ve noticed that there’s a big focus right now on retrospectives. This involves looking back over a recent …
How Kate’s career went from thrive to survive post baby
Up until having my first child, I’d found it pretty easy to climb the corporate ladder. I’d always thrived in a work environment. The rules …
‘I am doing everything and you need to do more’: A universal household dispute?
Last week I was typing away in a cafe not far from my home when a small group of mothers and their babies arrived and …
Are working mothers undervalued?
Working mothers often find themselves hitting a “maternal wall” when seeking new roles or re-entry into the workforce after parental leave. So what can be …
The must have handover plan for the stay at home dad
Despite being a first-time mum, I found that my parenting style was weirdly instinctual. But was it a parenting instinct, or was it something more …
Let’s ditch work-life balance in exchange for work-life integration
Think of work-life balance as a stand up paddleboard. To achieve any form of balance in life you cannot stand still. You must move with …
Traditional gender roles are shifting but men still need to do more housework
Australian attitudes towards gender roles relating to parenting and paid work are becoming more progressive according to the 2018 statistical report of the Household, Income …
Is motherhood the single biggest challenge to women reaching executive roles?
Ever thought why men hold the lion’s share of executive power? A female leader in tech chooses to challenge why women are underrepresented in executive leadership teams.
Fairer long service leave entitlements for parents and carers
In very exciting news, changes to the Victorian long service leave legislation will mean that people on parental leave (both unpaid and paid) will now …
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