A growing number of fathers are supporting their partners in their work and childcare, leading to a more fulfilling work-life balance. I wrote about this for the Guardian….
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Should dads be allowed to stay overnight on postnatal wards?
I wrote a tweet which sparked a debate abut whether fathers should be allowed to stay with their partner and newborn baby on the postnatal ward, or if they should be sent home (potentially just hours after the birth). I spoke about it on BBC radio…
The Freelance Mum presents: ‘DIY’ PR (4-week online course)
If you’re a freelancer, or run a small business, and would like press coverage to gain new clients and grow your profile, you’ll need a PR strategy. Having been featured in the Guardian, Sunday Times, Telegraph, Stylist, Grazia, Red and more – I can teach you how…
Woman’s Hour: on being a freelance mum (including tips)
I spoke live on Woman’s Hour about my book – The Freelance Mum: A flexible career guide for better work-life balance – and shared some tips for others. We then recorded the parenting podcast (you can listen here) and I shared five tips for freelancing parents…
I escaped the 9-6 and became a freelance mum, and now I’m helping other women do the same
I wrote a feature for the Telegraph about losing my job when I had my first baby, turning this difficult situation into a positive one; by launching my own business – and how this led to me writing The Freelance Mum: A flexible career guide for better work-life balance…
My Book Speaks To ‘Freelance Mums’ Not ‘Freelance Parents’ – And I’m Fine With That
An article for Grazia about why I chose to write The Freelance Mum not The Freelance Parent, after Master Chef’s Gregg Wallace asked for an explanation on Instagram…
G2: Why I dress up to work from home – and you should too
You don’t have to wear designer gear, but what you see in the mirror matters. If you don’t look ready to face the world, it can affect your productivity. A piece I wrote for Guardian G2…
The Freelance Mum: A flexible career guide for better work-life balance
More time with your kids, making the money you know you’re worth and a better work/life balance. No wonder more women than ever are choosing to be become freelance mums…
How to safeguard your mental health when you’re freelance
Growing numbers of women are being lured by flexible hours, working in pyjamas and a healthier work/life balance promised by going freelance. But how does it affect your mental health?
What To Do When People Don’t Acknowledge Your Business
I was interviewed for Forbes, about how to make it clear to friends and family that you’re working, even if it doesn’t look like it – a classic freelance issue…
‘I was slowly losing myself’: why I developed a panic attack app for high-performing women
I interviewed Kim Palmer, founder of Clementine App, about how her panic attacks at work led to her coming up with the idea for a women’s hypnotherapy app – and then wrote up the story for The Telegraph…
Super-commuters: a London salary, with lower living costs … and a beach
Three women reveal the benefits and pitfalls of travelling long distances to work, while their partners look after the children… (for Guardian Money)
