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Christmas is coming...

It's that time of year again, but this year there's not just the manic countdown to Christmas but the fear that post-Christmas there will be a very bleak midwinter. Working mums gives you some tips on how to survive the next month on a budget.

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And a partridge in a pear tree

Oh my God. It's already November and guess what's looming ahead? If you haven't yet written your letter to Santa, now is the time to grasp the nettle. Working mums has some suggestions for your list.

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How to deal with separation anxiety

Having problems leaving your child to go to work? Working Mums childcare expert Dr Amanda Gummer talks through the issues.

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Seeking all 'sandwich mums'

Are you looking after elderly parents as well as young children? If so, Working Mums and Carers UK want to hear from you.

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How to survive the credit crunch

It may be gloomy out there, but working mums are actually well placed to survive the credit crunch. We tell you why.

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The end of 'me' time?

A survey by Workingmums.co.uk finds that over half of working mums have less than five hours a week for themselves.

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How to ....re-establish a normal routine

How to ....survive the emotional turbulence of back to school week and re-establish some sense of normality in your life

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How many hours do you work?

A report last week said working mums work around 15 hours a day. To test this view, Workingmums is conducting a short survey...

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Full-time trade-off between status and family

What is the effect of working full time after having children? A new study shows that while there are status gains, the trade-off may be a smaller family.

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Are you surviving the summer holidays?

It's only been a few weeks, but it seems like for ever. Are you sailing through the summer or desperate for back to school week? Take our quiz and find out.

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Action needed on holiday childcare for over 12s

Jane Williams explains the problems of finding holiday childcare for over 12s and explains why the problem just might get worse before it gets better.

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Keeping your children active

Want to find activities and classes for the kids, but don't know where to look? A new resource makes it easy.

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What did Nicola Brewer actually say?

Nicola Brewer, the new head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, got a lot of press last week for her comments on maternity rights and flexible working. But her real concern was gender equality...

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Changing identities

New research from the Open University shows how new mothers go through identity changes in the first year after birth.

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How to survive pregnancy in the office

Some people sail through pregnancy, others barely keep afloat. How do you negotiate all the potential problems? Working mums has some tips.

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Finding a holiday playscheme

It's that time of year again. How to fill those six weeks and get some work done? Workingmums offers some advice on holiday playschemes.

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Want ideas for the kids this summer? Get on the net

A website which offers a huge range of ideas for what to do with the children at weekends and during the holidays is fast gaining publicity and plaudits. Working Mums ask how they do it.

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WorkingMums Success Stories

Have you found a job through WorkingMums.co.uk? If so, we would love to hear from you!

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Moving house with kids? A short guide

Moving with kids is no picnic. There’s new schools to check out, new childminders to find, new jobs to seek and no babysitters in sight. But you can survive. Here’s how.

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Parent-Centred Parenting

Child-centred parenting doesn't work in today's world, argues Dr Amanda Gummer.

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Volunteering to increase your skills

Volunteering can help you to build valuable skills you can use in job interviews as well as open up new interests.

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