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• Morning Sickness - How To Deal With It When You're At Work
  Whilst there may not be much we can do to change whether you suffer from morning sickness during your work day, here are some ideas that may make life a little easier. And remember, whilst the study claimed that there are no sure-fire and positive ways to alleviate morning sickness, that doesn't mean you can't listen to your body and work out what makes you feel better.
  Published 18Jul2011, viewed 237 times

• Successful Working Mums: How To Be Taken Seriously In Meetings
  Having a dual personality is something that busy working mums have to deal with on a daily basis. The double life of school plays, drop offs and parent evenings balanced with the pressure of board meetings and deadlines can make for a very potent combination of self-doubt.
  Published 11Jul2011, viewed 73 times

• Work Life Balance for Working Mums: Why You Need to Learn to Live in the Present as a Working Mum
  This is all about making your life easier as a working mum, because; let's face it, anything that can do that is worth exploring. The second advantage that living in the present has for mums in general is that we can keep up with our technology savvy kids.
  Published 11Jul2011, viewed 86 times

• Are You An Exhausted Working Mum? The Top 4 Causes Of Exhaustion And How To Diminish It
  The term exhaustion and working mum come hand in hand; they are usual bed partners and one of the main obstacles faced on a day to day basis. Here are some of the top causes of exhaustion and how to address them.
  Published 09Jul2011, viewed 69 times

• How To Stop Motherhood Ending Your Career
  Can working mums really have it all? The family, the career, the lack of dark circle around the eyes? Of course, well the last one may be the compromise, but it has to be worked at.
  Published 08Jul2011, viewed 65 times

• 9 Worry Busting Techniques for Working Mums
  There is a time when every working mum finds herself worrying over things big and large. Here are 9 ways to bust those worries and achieve a less stressful life.
  Published 18Jun2011, viewed 58 times

• Work Life Balance for Working Mums: How To Manage Your Free Time More Effectively
  Your first response as a busy working mum on reading the title of this article may have been to snort derisively whilst sniggering "free time, what on earth is that?" If this is the case then do read on, following the tips included may just give you the illusive free time that you crave.
  Published 18Jun2011, viewed 64 times

• Time Management for Working Mums: 5 Ways To Say No At Work
  The dual roles of a working mum are a stressful combination in their own rights without added pressure being applied causing missed school pick-ups or weekend working. Saying no at work is always tricky, but by following these steps you can avoid the many pitfalls associated with it.
  Published 18Jun2011, viewed 57 times

• Work Life Balance for Working Mums: When To Say No To Family And Friends
  The old adage, if you want something done, ask a busy person is never truer for busy working mums. This can mean, however, that you are top choice when it comes to asking favours from. Follow these three top tops to get to grips with the habit.
  Published 18Jun2011, viewed 71 times

• Work Life Balance for Working Mums: How To Feel Like You're Giving Your Kids Enough Attention
  Feeling like you give your children the attention they need and deserve is challenging enough for any parent with active lives, let alone for busy working mums. Here are some thoughts to ensure that you, as working mum, can remove the guilt and spend some extra quality time with your children.
  Published 15Jun2011, viewed 83 times

• How Not To Be a Perfect Working Mum - 7 Ways To Get Over Yourself!
  Shoulders back, head held proudly in the air, the epitome of smugness - the working mum that manages to stay in control and on top of everything. An aspirational place to look towards for the mere mortals who barely remember to eat breakfast before they leave the house each morning. But wait, hang on there - how important is friendship to you? Ah, at the hub of the nub we want to be popular as well.
  Published 12Jun2011, viewed 56 times

• How Did You Sleep Last Night? The Importance Of Sleep For Working Mums
  Sleep is an important part of life for working mums. Learn the 3 main causes of lack of sleep and ways to make your rest more beneficial.
  Published 12Jun2011, viewed 56 times

• The 10 Best Ways To Manage The Stresses Of Being A Single Mom
  Being a single mom brings with it its own stresses, follow these ten tips to manage the stress more effectively.
  Published 12Jun2011, viewed 69 times

• Seven Things Never to Say to a Working Mum ..(And What To Say Instead!)
  The image of the working mum as a tidal flood of activity and general busyness is borne, as most clichés are, out of a reality. Out of necessity, than desire, the average working mum runs a daily juggling show that would make the Moscow State Circus green with envy. This can make busy working mums more sensitive to comments that perhaps could be better phrased.
  Published 12Jun2011, viewed 123 times

• 3 Ways To Deal With Prejudice At Work Against You As A Working Mum
  Are you a working mother who is worried about prejudice at work? Here are 3 tips to combat that prejudice.
  Published 07May2011, viewed 284 times

• Six Tips To Cope With Frequent Travelling For Work When You Are A Working Mum
  As a working mum, balancing the work life balance is hard enough, without throwing frequent business trips during the week into the mix. Here are six handy tips to help you cope.
  Published 07May2011, viewed 126 times

• Work Life Balance For Working Mums: How To Delegate At Home
  Having trouble delegating those household tasks to your family? Here are three tips to help you smooth the process.
  Published 06May2011, viewed 108 times

• Are You A Working Mum On The Edge?! Five Ways To Get Instant Calm
  Are you a working mum finding yourself overwhelmed and on the edge? Here are five tips to find your happy place and get instant calm.
  Published 06May2011, viewed 100 times

• What's For Dinner, Mum? 5 Ways To Get Organised With Menu Planning For Busy Working Mums
  It's something that every working mum has experienced, a hectic day at work only to realise there's nothing at home to make for dinner. Here are five tips for busy working mums to get organized with meal planning.
  Published 06May2011, viewed 223 times

• Work at Home Mums: How To Get Organised To Work More Efficiently
  When working from home, it can be hard to allocate your time to be the most productive. Here are four tips to get organised to work more efficiently.
  Published 06May2011, viewed 149 times

• How to Deal With Separation Anxiety as a Working Mum
  Are you a working mum dealing with separation anxiety? Here are three tips to help you deal.
  Published 27Feb2011, viewed 140 times

• Seven Ways to Simplify your Life as a Working Mum
  Do you find life to be overwhelming? Here are seven tips to help working mums simplify their life.
  Published 27Feb2011, viewed 158 times

• 10 Ways to Find an Extra Half Hour for Time-Poor Working Mums
  10 ideas to help time-poor mums find an extra 30 minutes in their life.
  Published 27Feb2011, viewed 103 times

• Are You a Working Mum Struggling With New Year's Resolutions?
  Are you a working mum having trouble meeting your New Year's resolutions? Find out why 78% of people fail and how you can increase you chance to succeed.
  Published 27Feb2011, viewed 142 times

• Working Mums, You Just Can't Have It All! Or can you?
  A working mum who wants to "have it all" is neither an issue of being greedy, nor of being irresponsible. It is about women who feels the need to fulfill other facets of life aside from being a homemaker.
  Published 16Dec2010, viewed 261 times

• What's Behind Every Working Mum's Guilt?
  As it is, you already feel guilty about being a working mum. Let's look at some of the studies and see if they are all that the condemnatory headlines appear to show.
  Published 09Dec2010, viewed 308 times

• Top 5 Reasons From The Experts Why Working Mums Needn't Feel Guilty
  Working mums need no longer feel guilty! Studies show that being a working mum can actually lead to a fulfilling family life with normal, happy kids.
  Published 09Dec2010, viewed 320 times

• Working Mums Debate - Can You Have It All? And Do You Actually Want It All?
  "Having it all" is a phrase much debated among working mums and their critics. The issue lies on how you interpret it!
  Published 09Dec2010, viewed 339 times

• Back to School! How to Juggle Work and Family With School-Aged Children
  Working mums find the beginning of their kids' school year a particularly challenging time. The adjustments can be overwhelming! With the help of a professional life coach and the tips below, you can definitely make it through.
  Published 04Oct2010, viewed 210 times

• Four Traps that Working Mums Fall Into - and How to Avoid Them
  Working mums are often guilty of feeling guilty! Here are ways to beat the Superwoman syndrome and find contentment in your various roles.
  Published 30Aug2010, viewed 163 times

• Time Management - How to Balance Work and Play for Working Mums
  Juggling between family life and career demands can make a working mum forget that she's no superwoman. While it is possible that she can do both with flying colors, there's one person that she often neglects - herself. How do you strike the real balance and include self-care? Read on.
  Published 29Aug2010, viewed 206 times

• How to Reduce Work Related Stress as a Working Mum
  Working mums often face the dilemma of spreading themselves too thin because of the many responsibilities brought about by work and home. Fortunately,there are ways to really beat the blues.
  Published 29Aug2010, viewed 159 times

• 5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Being a Work at Home Mom
  For working mums battling the daily challenges of work-life balance, there's no better time to bring the office to your home than today! Read on and see if these advantages will convince you to make the transition real soon.
  Published 29Aug2010, viewed 259 times

• Ten Inspirational Working Mums to Follow on Twitter
  Twitter, like other fabulous social media channels, not only keeps us in touch with friends and family but it also allows us to peek into the thoughts of people beyond our personal network. For working mums, this is great news as we sometimes need to see what other working mums do to beat the stress and gain inspiration. Read on and meet ten women who are worth the "follow" button.
  Published 26Aug2010, viewed 315 times

• Ten Fabulous Days Out For Under a Tenner Over the Summer Holidays in the UK
  Who's excited about summer? The long vacation enables us to schedule family trips. Unfortunately, finances may be against spending much. Consider these places for bonding moments without making a dent on the family budget.
  Published 26Aug2010, viewed 182 times

• How to Juggle Work and Family Over the Long Summer School Holidays for Working Mums
  Planning for activities when kids are at home can be a challenge for working parents. How much more if it means six weeks worth of school holidays? Here's how working mums can enjoy summer with their kids without neglecting their jobs.
  Published 19Aug2010, viewed 215 times

• Five Quick Confidence Boosters for Mums Returning to Work After a Career Break
  A career break due to childbirth can significantly affect a mother's sense of worth in the workplace. Can a working mums regain her confidence and fight the guilt and stress associated with her absence? Of course.
  Published 22Jul2010, viewed 195 times

• Saying Yes When Your Body Says No—A Working Mum's Guide to Spending Time with Kids after a Long Work
  when the pressure and fatigue at work are brought home, the kids usually suffer from irritable mums. Online life coaches suggest the following ways to keep a mum invigorated and come home still up to bond with their kids.
  Published 24Jun2010, viewed 172 times

• Taking Charge When Things Go Crazy for the Working Mum
  Just when you thought things are going great for you, with your happy family and successful career, it all starts to be more demanding and you feel you need to stop or lose your sanity. Take a deep breath first and realize how a change in attitude and game plan can bring things back into perspective.
  Published 24Jun2010, viewed 169 times

• Ten-Minute Miracles for a Frazzled Working Mum
  Most working mums feel they don't even have time to look at themselves in the mirror. Unfortunately, little things like this won't take much time but can give a stressed working mum a much-needed breather.
  Published 24Jun2010, viewed 224 times

• From Surviving to Thriving—10 Steps to Working Mum Success
  Being a mum is a tough act as it is, and when the need to make money is put on top of her homemaking tasks, the pressure can be overwhelming. Luckily, there are things a mum can do to overcome the stress and these involve simple changes in a mum's habits and ways of thinking.
  Published 24Jun2010, viewed 157 times

• Five Golden Rules for a Successful and Balanced Working Mum's Life
  A mum's schedule is busy as it is. Raising children and home management can be physically and emotionally challenging, and when work and career had to be included in the list, the more it becomes grueling. How can mums do all these and still stay sane and happy? Read on.
  Published 11Jun2010, viewed 171 times

• Seven Ways to Find an Extra Hour Each Day for Busy Working Mums
  Busy working mums often wonder if 24 hours a day can still be stretched. While we can't literally put an extra hour on our clocks, we can maximize our time and be rewarded of extra hours for ourselves.
  Published 11Jun2010, viewed 168 times

• Secrets to Selling Your Skills to an Employer as a New Mum Returning to Work
  Now that your family is settled with having your new addition at home, you decided it's time to go back to the corporate world. Finding a new employer and selling your skills can be a daunting task but one thing is sure - it is something achievable.
  Published 11Jun2010, viewed 164 times

• Three Guilt Busting Techniques for Working Mums
  Having a career and being a mother are not really two sides of a coin. It is possible to have one while enjoying the other. Here's how.
  Published 30May2010, viewed 173 times

• Seven Resume Writing Tips for Mums Returning to Work After a Career Break
  One of the biggest concerns for mums returning to work after maternity leave or a career break is how to present themselves to potential employers via their resume or CV. They worry about how their career break might "look", or that they might have lost touch with the working world. However, there are some time-tested and proven tips you can use to present yourself professionally and increase your chances of securing an interview.
  Published 15Apr2010, viewed 330 times

• Five Ways to Get Your Business Noticed Online for Mumpreneurs and Work at Home Mums
  As a Mumpreneur, it is likely that you are working from home and the good news is that you can get your business noticed very easily without stepping foot outside of your home! The advent of social media and blogging offers a multitude of different ways to get your business "out there". But where to start? Here's an introduction to five fundamental ways of getting your business seen online.
  Published 09Apr2010, viewed 174 times

• Five Easy Ways to Stay Fit as a Working Mum With Little Time
  We all know how important it is for our health and wellbeing to incorporate exercise into our daily lives. But how do we do this when we're running a home, a family and a career? Here are five of the easiest ways to get your daily exercise as a working mother.
  Published 08Apr2010, viewed 286 times

• Five Great IPhone Apps For Working Mums
  Is the iPhone a working mother's new best friend? I certainly think so! There are a plethora of apps out there, some for time wasting, some for productivity and some that just might make your life that bit easier. Here are five of my favourite apps for working moms!
  Published 01Apr2010, viewed 236 times

• How To Negotiate Flexible Working When Your Boss Is A Dinosaur
  Working parents are usually keen to investigate less traditional hours and ways of working so that they can combine work and family more effectively. Whilst many organisations are progressive when it comes to exploring flexible working options, I still hear too many stories about the "dinosaur bosses" out there who do not recognise the benefits to the company as well as the employee. So what can you do if you work for one of these "dinosaurs"?
  Published 19Mar2010, viewed 205 times

• Ten Things You Need To Know About Your Rights On Maternity Leave
  Once upon a time it was possible for woman in a relationship to be concerned only with the full-time job requirements of running a home and raising children. Society and sometimes pure economics today play into this mix and dictate that most pregnant mums have to work. While most of the focus, quite rightly so, is on the pending arrival, you also need to be aware of your rights.
  Published 18Mar2010, viewed 251 times

• The Juggling Act: Why You Are Doing OK as a Working Mum
  Do you feel like you are constantly juggling and spinning as a working mother? Do you have lists coming out of your lists? This article won't give you and "top tips for delegating to your family", nor will it tell you how to be super-efficient. What it does do is acknowledge all that you are and all that you do. Kudos to you, girls!
  Published 18Mar2010, viewed 291 times

• How To Use Your KIT Days To Your Best Advantage Whilst On Maternity Leave
  The Work and Families Act was lauded as being advantageous to mums-to-be when it was introduced in 2007. Up to a year off work could be enjoyed, with nine months of statutory maternity pay. Families celebrated that they would be able to allocate more time and attention to the vital task of preparing, accepting and then raising the child during this critical period. Maternity leave is seen as a basic human right in our caring society.
  Published 20Feb2010, viewed 350 times

• Returning To Work After A Career Break During A Recession
  Taking a career break in the middle of a recession is probably not the best idea, but sometimes we are forced to do so, especially when we are expecting a new arrival. These days with household budgets being stretched so thin, the thought of being a full-time mum, while attractive, is not realistic. As soon as we are able and are ready, we need to get back into the job market to find a way of catching back up financially.
  Published 18Feb2010, viewed 335 times

• The Five Things You Need To Know Before You Start A Direct Selling Business
  For the busy mum who needs additional sources of income, self-employment may seem very palatable. If it were possible to set your own hours, keep up with all the household chores and family commitments and still get a meaningful income, this would be an ideal scenario! Many mums in this position turn to direct selling and of the more than 50 million people estimated to work in this style of business worldwide, almost 70% are women.
  Published 15Feb2010, viewed 287 times

• The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Single Working Mums
  Whilst Stephen Covey may have outlined seven habits of effective people, especially from a business perspective, specific coaching for women can help us interpret these seven habits for single mums - mums who are able to overcome significant obstacles and become highly effective in their day-to-day living.
  Published 12Feb2010, viewed 250 times

• Working 9 To 5 When You've Had No Sleep - Survival Tips For Exhausted Working Mums
  Life as a working mum is non-stop! You probably feel that, most of the time, you are on a treadmill that never stops. Here are my top tips to slow that treadmill down and survive your working week with enough energy left over for the weekend.
  Published 12Feb2010, viewed 237 times

• Five top tips on how to manage work and family when it doesn't go to plan
  It is difficult enough to plan our busy lives around work and family when we've got everything planned to a "t". But what do you do in unforseen circumstances? Those sick days, inset days and even "too much snow" days, when as a working mum, you suddenly find that you have to be in two places at once. Here are five tips to help you plan for the unexpected...
  Published 30Jan2010, viewed 350 times

• Five things you need to consider as a mum before setting up a direct selling business
  Direct selling, often referred to as "party plan" is a popular way of running a part-time business for many mums, as it offers flexibility with a certain amount of support. However, many women have dabbled in direct selling, only to be disappointed with the reality. Before you choose your direct selling business, here are five important things to consider.
  Published 08Jan2010, viewed 195 times

• How to stay married as a parent
  For many new parents, it can be very difficult to comprehend the change in their lives. They may well have become accustomed to the idea of living together and operating as a cohesive partnership, but when children arrive this throws the delicate balance off course. So how do you make a marriage work when you become a parent?
  Published 24Dec2009, viewed 162 times

• Hitting the big 40 - how to be a sexy 40 something mum!
  Ten year anniversaries of your birth date are always exciting and are a definite cause for celebration, but also perhaps trepidation. So, how do you make sure that you still feel that you've "got it" when you're a mum about to hit the big four-oh-oh?!
  Published 24Dec2009, viewed 400 times

• The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Mumpreneurs
  As a mumpreneur or work at home mum, running a business and raising a family give a whole new meaning to the phrase "a full life"! Here are seven simple "habits" that the most successful and balanced mumpreneurs adopt.
  Published 20Dec2009, viewed 254 times

• How to be a yummy mummy on the budget of a slummy mummy
  You don't have to have the budget of a "yummy mummy" to feel and look good. Feeling gorgeous and confident comes from just a few simple rules that you can follow even if your budget is that of a "slummy mummy"!
  Published 20Dec2009, viewed 233 times

• The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Working Mothers
  Working mums have to do more in less time and still have energy to spare! There are seven traits that all highly effective working mums share. Learn them and become a highly effective working mother too!
  Published 06Nov2009, viewed 254 times

• Six Tips for Single Mums Seeking Mr Right
  At some point as a single mum, you will probably seek romance once again! Here are six quick tips to help you as you start to think about dating again!
  Published 05Nov2009, viewed 268 times

• How to Find Time For Yourself as a Single Working Mum
  It is incredible how single working mums juggle everything. So how on earth can they add yet another ball to the juggling act to create that essential but seemingly impossible "me time"?
  Published 05Nov2009, viewed 386 times

• A Guide to Swine Flu Planning for Working Mums
  As a working mum, you probably dread the thought of you or your children coming down with flu. You have probably wondered how on earth you will manage your work commitments if you AND your children fall ill! Preparation is paramount,m so here's a short guide to help your flu contingency planning.
  Published 05Nov2009, viewed 222 times

• Planning for Maternity Leave as a Senior Manager or CEO
  The prospect of balancing career obligations with child rearing can be very daunting, but especially so if you are in charge of the business. As the boss, you have an additional amount of responsibility and you're the one who makes all the major decisions. Here are a few pointers to help you start planning for a smooth transition to and from your maternity leave
  Published 16Oct2009, viewed 416 times

• Five Home-Based Business Ideas for Mums
  Many mums dream of swapping the daily commute with all of its negative implications for work life balance with setting up a lifestyle business that they can run from home. This article will help all budding mompreneurs with five ideas for sustainable home-based businesses.
  Published 15Oct2009, viewed 496 times

• After Maternity, is it Time for a Career Change?
  If you're a first-time mum, you're probably going through a range of emotions as you look ahead and see your maternity leave clock ticking away. On the one hand you are overjoyed with your new family life, with the prospect of spending a lot of time with your newborn and harnessing all your maternal instincts to do what mums do best. On the other hand, you're likely also daunted by the challenge of bringing up a baby and going back to work.
  Published 20Sep2009, viewed 343 times

• How To Prepare Colleagues For Your Maternity Leave
  Tips on how to prepare your colleagues for your maternity leave
  Published 09Oct2009, viewed 323 times

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