Case Studies
Real experiences from working mothers sharing their different approaches to employment and childcare. Each story provides insight into various working arrangements and family situations.
Being Pregnant at Work: A Case Study
One woman's experience hiding her pregnancy at work and managing extreme stress while adjusting to a new job role.
Full-time Freelancer with Kids: A Case Study
How a London caterer balances full-time freelance work and raising two young kids with her musician husband.
I Went Freelance After My Second Child: A Case Study
Molly left her magazine job to go freelance after her second child, trading office stress for flexibility on her own terms.
I'm Working Part-time and Having My Fourth Child!
A mum of three expecting her fourth shares how working part-time from home keeps her sane while raising young children.
Juggling Family and Full Time Work: A Case Study
A research associate in London shares how flexible working hours help her balance a demanding job with time for her eight-year-old daughter.
My Partner Is a Stay at Home Dad: A Case Study
Sarah earns more and works unpredictable hours at a pub, so her partner David stays home full-time with their four children.
Setting Up Your Own Business: A Case Study
Ronit started her own architecture firm to design her own work and be present for her two young sons without sacrificing her career.
Shared Childcare Duties with Partner: A Case Study
How one mum balanced work and five kids by ditching the office and sharing childcare duties with her partner.
Studying and Working: A Case Study
A 53-year-old studying for her degree while working part-time and raising her daughter explains why juggling it all finally feels worth it.
Studying with Two Kids: A Case Study
A single mum juggling two children and a university degree shares how she manages time between study, childcare and family responsibilities.
Why I Prefer Nursery to Nanny: A Case Study
Gloria chose nursery over a nanny because her daughter learned social skills and interacted with peers, giving her peace of mind while working.
Working as a Single Mum: A Case Study
Karen Beadle balances motherhood and a thriving makeup artistry business as a single parent to her eight-year-old son.
Working from Home: A Case Study
How one radio producer traded high-pressure office work for writing at home after moving to London with her family.
Working Part of the Week Abroad: A Case Study
Ruth Webb commutes from London to Paris twice a week to teach classics, leaving her young daughter in her father's care.
Working Part-time: Case Study
How a ballet school owner balances motherhood and work by running her business part-time with her husband.