Childcare
How do we get more men to share childcare?
Does sharing childcare boost a couple's sex life and is that the way to get more men to do... read more
Childcare
The Working Mums childcare archive provides working parents with useful guides and tips on the types of childcare available, what you should consider when making a choice, plus the latest news on legislation and benefits to support parents.
Childcare
Labour promises free nursery education for 2-4 year olds and 4-day week
Labour has said it will provide free education for children aged two to four, renew the... read more
Childcare
Extra money for childcare welcomed, but not enough, say campaigners
Government announces more money for nurseries, but they say it is only a small percentage... read more
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Study looks to explain shifts in how men and women allocate their time
A new study seeks to explain the change in how men and women use their time over the last... read more
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How are you covering summer holiday childcare?
Grandparents and extended families are proving invaluable for helping working parents... read more
Childcare
Tax-free childcare uptake still low, say critics
New Government figures show take-up of tax-free childcare is rising, but is still low,... read more
Childcare
Should parents be allowed to bring their children to work during the summer holidays?
Kate Palmer of HR experts Peninsula outlines how employers can help employees with... read more
Childcare
Notice period for childminders when they are on maternity leave
My daughter started with our previous childminder last year, but the childminder informed... read more
Childcare
The summer holiday childcare challenge
There was a lot of focus on parental leave in the last days of May-ism, but childcare is... read more
Childcare
How to survive the summer holidays
The summer holidays have finally arrived. If you haven't got them sorted childcare-wise,... read more
Childcare
Women in leadership: overcoming the barriers
Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard talks about getting more women into... read more
Childcare
Can employees take unpaid leave this summer to look after their children?
Kate Palmer gives advice on your rights around parental leave over the long summer... read more
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Holiday childcare system in need of urgent reform
Holiday childcare costs have risen by 3% in the last year, says a new report. read more
Childcare
Attitudes are changing, but there’s still a way to go
The latest survey of social attitudes shows some changes, but women are still expected to... read more
Childcare
The toll of tag-team parenting
Beena Nadeem investigates the toll of tag-team parenting for those who can't afford... read more
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Call for help with upfront childcare costs
Save the Children highlights the cost of holiday childcare for those on Universal Credit. read more
Childcare
Mothers, fathers and the myth of equal partnership
A new book highlights how progressive relationships often become traditional ones when... read more
Childcare
Fewer poorer children accessing free childcare
A new report shows the number of poorer two year olds accessing free childcare is falling... read more
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I have a childcare problem, but school is insisting I come in full time
I started a new job recently as a teacher in secondary school. I went back to work with... read more
Childcare
Work Life Cycle Survey
From flexible working and family support to attitudes to mental well being and carers in... read more
Childcare
‘Poorest hit hardest by Sure Start cuts’
Sure Start centre cuts have hit poorest areas hardest, says new report. read more
