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From working mums to househusbands and mumpreneurs, follow our bloggers as they negotiate the world of work/life balance.

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Why was I feeling so guilty?

Why was I feeling so guilty?

I'd cleared it with my colleagues and the boss.  I'd diligently made up my hours the day beforehand and I'd heaved myself out of bed at the crack of dawn…

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Can Spandex ever be macho?

“Ballet is for girls” said my six-year-old son. “I’m not wearing pink and NO WAY am I wearing tights.” I can understand his point. Most of his life is spent…

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Dad roles

There's inevitably been a lot around recently about dads and a lot of the discussions seem to centre around what the "father" role is compared with the "mother" one. One…

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I'm loving this World Cup

I'm loving this World Cup

Isn't it entertaining? And even the footballing side of it is beginning to perk up a bit.
The French team have been fascinating - for all the wrong reasons.…

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How can I stop the World Cup taking over?

How can I stop the World Cup taking over?

The World Cup has started. I love football.  Our whole family loves football.  But I am now questioning our devotion to the beautiful game, because the balance of my life…

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