Archived: Working Mums
How Tired Are You?
I’m tired, are you tired? If you lived in our house, this would be a very popular daily conversation, or rather competition. My husband and I start our day with this refrain and usually end …
Are You Looking For A Change Of Career?
Are you looking for a change of career post baby? Something more flexible and to do with parenting? If so, how do you feel about being a practitioner for the NCT (National Childbirth Trust)?
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Whatever happened to universal benefits?
David Cameron had got himself into a right old pickle trying to shave a few billion from the Government’s deficit by trying to means test what used to be universal benefits. Equally desperate to be …
No more donkey work – find your inner show pony!
However twinkly the fairy lights still are there’s no escaping the fact that it’s time to put down the Quality Street and pick up the paperwork that has been stashed away for the last week …
Alcohol – Mother’s Little Helper?
Some mothers are turning to alcohol to deal with the pressure of being “supermums,” putting their children at risk of depression and anxiety, according to a new report.
Alcohol misuse within families is an “escalating concern”, …
Confessions Of A Shouty Mum
I’ve always been a fan of good self-help books especially when it comes to parenting. There’s nothing better to ease your fears at 3 am then a book telling you something is completely normal. When …
Is It Worth Getting Fit before Christmas?
With the countdown to Christmas in full swing I’m wondering is it worth getting fit now or waiting for January? And the million dollar question is, if I do decide to go for it will …
The School Run – What Are You Wearing?
Just in case you’re bored this half term and have nothing better to do (fat chance I know), one subject to ponder is your back to school wardrobe. In a very funny piece in the …
Work Life Mum Versus Home Life Mum
I love the quote by Karren Brady in Saturday’s Guardian where she talks about the fact that “Doing it all means having two personalities – a home personality and a work one.” She claims the …
Jam today, tomorrow…
And yet more jam the day after that…
The news footage of a woman calmly trying on a pair of trainers in a looted sportswear shop before making off with them has been preying on my …
Student Migration
This is traditionally the time of year when student teenagers return to the nest like migrating summer birds, lugging laundry, debts and ever more unsuitable girl and boyfriends with them, but looking around my friends …
Free Summer Activities for Kids
I don’t know about you but the summer holidays are killing my budget and we’re not even going anywhere this year. So far this morning (and bear in mind it’s only 11.20 am) I have …
My name is Amanda, a journalist and mum of four. I have been writing about family finance since my first baby was born. I will be sharing my financial triumphs and hiccups with you and helping ensure KidStart helps you find the smartest ways to save.
I’m Anita, a mum to two under 5s, a blogger, journalist and author. I’ll be blogging about all things family related whether that’s ranting about legislation, or a general heads up about something to make family life happier and less stressful. 
