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How to be organised

Laura Godfrey juggles three jobs and two children and has made organisation an art form. Mandy Garner talks to her about how she does it all.

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Multitasking on all fronts

Michelle Dunn is an expert juggler. A mother of two, she works as a freelance journalist and has set up her own craft business making treasure boxes like these. Mandy Garner finds out how she does it.

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Gender equality on the slide?

Her research sparked a storm of media interest, but what did it actually say and what questions does it raise about the gender roles in today's world? Professor Jacqueline Scott sets the record straight.

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A woman's work is never done

Women still do most of the housework, even when they work full time, says study.

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Working your hours

A new book says companies should trust their employees to choose their hours as long as they come up with the results. Workingmums investigates.

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Hard labour: managing pregnancy and paid work

Pregnant women often feel under pressure to work harder than ever to overcome prejudice, says Caroline Gatrell.

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Motherhood: the forgotten debate

Mothers have been airbrushed from policy discussions in favour of parents, but they face a very particular set of problems, says Sally Gimson of the Family and Parenting Institute.

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How do nanny shares work?

What is a nanny share and how does it work in practice? Åsa Nilsdotter from Nannytax, experts in all things nanny, tells you how.

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Nanny shares: the employer's perspective

Just how do nanny shares work from a parent's perspective? Working mum Jodi Gramigni tells Nannytax's Asa Nilsdotter what it's like for her.

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Technical solutions to working at home

Many working parents list working from home as top of their priorities for a good work life balance. Lisa Schiller gives some advice for what to consider before you move into your home office.

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