Practical Advice

As a working mum, the last thing you need is to fight with your child every morning over what they are wearing to school. Even if your children wear...

Why is it that mothers who work outside the home are so often made to feel guilty? Men who are family breadwinners are applauded, not condemned. No...

Inviting a child over to play or taking your son or daughter to play with a friend is supposed to be a relaxed, fun time for everyone. Mums are...

Many middle-class families initially balk at employing a cleaner, but working mums need all the help they can get. If you can afford it, it can make...

Few working mums have extra time to spend slaving over a hot cooker. If you want your family to have fresh, nutritious meals that don't cost the...

Don't turn your potential holiday heaven into holiday hell. You can enjoy travelling with the children - just make sure everyone has age-appropriate...

Fitting in the supermarket shop can be difficult for working mums. It's no fun running to the supermarket after a long hard day at work, and it's...

Teaching your kids to pitch in with the household chores is important. They are learning life skills, and you get a cleaner house! Use our tips to...

Organising a diary with your work/life commitments written down, as well as your children's activities, will help you to better organise your working...

In today's economic climate, it makes a lot of financial sense to take a packed lunch to work. And while some children adore school dinners, if yours...

Many women want to continue breastfeeding their babies even after they return to work, and there's no reason why they shouldn't. Pumping breast milk...

Setting up a car share scheme to take the children to and from school can save you both time and money. It makes a lot of sense if public transport...

For working mums, it's all about juggling. Make sure you get the balance right to avoid everything from crashing down, and set up a healthy work/life...