Parents are calling for standardised school start times nationwide
Back to school season is almost upon us While kids may not love the idea of heading back to school, parents often welcome it with open arms. Even with expenses and the harsh reality of getting your children back into a routine, it does relieve some stress that comes with summer holidays. However, many parents […]
2 years ago
An open letter to my daughter’s creche – and all the people who cared for her
I always knew that I would be a working mum. This is for a variety of reasons, really. One, I come from a country where 90-something percent of mums return to work after maternity leave; which, in fairness is a generous full year. Another reason being, of course, that I genuinely LOVE what I do, […]
6 years ago
5 tried and tested ways to maximise family time if you’re a working mum
A little time management can go a long way.
7 years ago
Study says that being a stay-at-home parent is harder than going to work
Do you think that this is true? A recent study claims that being a stay-at-home parent is more difficult than working a job and part of me agrees. While I’ve been exhausted coming home from work plenty of times it’s definitely different from how tired I am after watching the kids all day. You also […]
7 years ago
The No Bullsh*t Guide To.. Parental Leave
If you are a working parent in Ireland, you are entitled to a certain number of day’s ‘Parental Leave’ in the event that you need time off to attend to your child for any reason. How Many Days Can I Take? Parental Leave is allowable at a total of 18 weeks per child which can be […]
10 years ago
The Secret Trick to Surviving the Workplace As A Parent
A long time ago, when I was back at work after having my first baby, I read that you shouldn’t keep a photo of your children in your office. “You wouldn’t have a picture of your office in your house, so why would you have a picture of your kids at work – keep them […]
11 years ago