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It's one of the parenting questions of our times - how to get young people to stop... read more
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It's one of the parenting questions of our times - how to get young people to stop... read more
Women in Iceland, including its Prime Minister, went on strike yesterday over the gender... read more
It's half term and time for a slight pit stop - or at least a change of routine before the... read more
Alex Molton muses on a half term completed, and considers the importance of finding more... read more
Reports suggest that average pay rose above inflation in recent months. Yet many people... read more
Returning to work can mean running the gauntlet of the judgmental attitudes of others. read more
How I'm preparing for my third maternity leave
Annie Abelman, who runs the Mentor Mums service for parents returning to work, has written... read more
Driving teenagers and others around amounts to a second job if you live in the... read more
Labour seems to be proposing to double the time limit on filing a tribunal case against an... read more
There are loads of mum books and not many dad ones, except, it seems, when it comes to... read more
Some CEOs still don't seem to be listening to their employees when it comes to flexible... read more
Alex Molton wonders how hard it can be to find time for a simple conversation..... read more
Why waking up early is still a thing for parents of teenagers. read more
Let's not replace one stereotype of middle aged women with another. read more
Mental health - of both parents and their children - is becoming a growing concern and is... read more
My family diary: Mama is off to school
My daughter has just started school - and it feels a lot like I'm back to school too. I... read more
Why employers who offer real flexibility are in increasing demand from parents. read more
Commuting and travel for work have a long-term impact on families as a whole, not just on... read more
This week is Return to Work Week. It will give you practical support and, despite... read more
The cost of living crisis is hitting mums in many different ways and is compounded by... read more
Alex Molton reflects on the first few weeks of term....and looks forward to a bit of calm. read more