As experienced charity professionals, we are no strangers to the unpredictable nature of funding and the need to adapt swiftly to changing circumstances. In this blog post, I explore the challenges posed by the current funding environment and offer strategies to navigate these uncertain times effectively.

My husband and I share the responsibility of caring for our 16-month-old daughter while pursuing our careers. It's been a journey of collaboration, adaptability, and self-discovery. We've learned the power of a support system and the value of flexibility. As Rosa grows, so does our approach.

In the UK, only 1 in 200 women do any breastfeeding after a year, which is a very low 0.5%. Making breastfeeding at work, work, makes societies work! Women shouldn't have to choose between breastfeeding their children and their careers. Breastfeeding should not be a privilege for the few.

As our daughter Rosa reaches 14 months, we find ourselves facing new challenges and exciting changes in our work-life-parenting balance.

It’s challenging to switch from parent mode to work mode, particularly after having time off work and embracing family time for a while. However, it's crucial for our overall well-being to reestablish a positive 'work mode' to remain productive and focused.

I'd love to normalise doing it your way. Finding a solution to whatever logistical life challenges you have, that works for you and yours.

Being a working parent is not easy. My goodness, understatement of the century. So, are you looking after yourself? Because that's really important. Here are a few things I’ve found helpful that will hopefully help you to look after yourself while being a working parent…

I reframed the way I think about my life a few years ago and it’s had a profoundly positive impact, so I thought I’d share this with you.