Work Life Balance
Shazam! Are parents superhuman or merely mortal?
Being a parent doesn't make you a superhero. Parents are all too human, thank goodness. read more
Blogs & Opinion
We have a number of working parents – mums and dads – writing blogs for us regularly. They write about anything from their opinions on flexible working to the challenges of managing family life. Find their regular posts here.
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Why we need to talk more about care
Care in all its forms needs a much louder voice in policy discussions and to be at the... read more
Gender Equality
Are more young men turning against gender equality and, if so, why?
Reports of a backlash again the gender equality agenda are circulating, and some young men... read more
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I just want to play football
Alex Molton is sad to find that, despite alleged advances in equality, football appears to... read more
Tax Credits & Benefits
Forcing the sick off benefits?
It seems the Government will threaten sanctions if the sick and disabled don't engage with... read more
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Parenting job no.42: roadie
Parenting includes many additional functions, from taxi driver to costumer maker. This... read more
Flexible Working
Why flexible working should be at the core of any staff mental health policy
With new jobs advertised as flexible flatlining and more backlash against remote working,... read more
Flexible Working
The 4-Day Week joins the culture wars
The 4-Day Week trial has found itself at the centre of an ideological storm. Why? read more
Employment Rights
Insecure work at a time of financial instability
A new report looks at the stress associated with working in insecure jobs at a time of... read more
Childcare
Childcare, poverty and sanctions
As a study shows childcare problems are disproportionately affecting the most deprived... read more
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The long tail of the Covid pandemic
A US survey says dads who worked remotely during Covid were more stressed than mums. Why... read more
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Parents as problem solvers
Problem-solving is a major part of parenting, and it gets more intensive and involves a... read more
Childcare
The Covid inquiry: what have we learnt?
The Covid inquiry has shed yet more light on the culture at the heart of Government and... read more
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Yeah, I still like hanging out with you….
Alex Molton muses on the different marriages out there, and is relieved to find hers seems... read more
Childcare
The WFH backlash continues
Will parents ever win when it comes to flexible working? read more
Managing Staff
AI at work: why engagement matters
Engaging with people about the implications of AI for work and the reasons workers are... read more
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My family diary: After-school meltdowns
My family diary: After-school meltdowns
And before-school meltdowns. Basically all the meltdowns…... read more
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How do you get young people off screens?
It's one of the parenting questions of our times - how to get young people to stop... read more
Gender Equality
Should we all go on strike for gender equality?
Women in Iceland, including its Prime Minister, went on strike yesterday over the gender... read more
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Half term lie-ins
It's half term and time for a slight pit stop - or at least a change of routine before the... read more
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Yay, we made it!
Alex Molton muses on a half term completed, and considers the importance of finding more... read more
