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Author: Annie Ridout

Work Life

My Early Hour: Katie Beardsworth, Polyphony Arts music management

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“I have a home office in the box room at the back of the house, overlooking the garden. It’s free of toddler clutter and I’ve invested in some nice things like a rug, bookcase and pictures.” Katie Beardsworth on mornings, motherhood and business…

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Annie Ridout 17th September 2019
Family, Work Life

There’s one reason I’m finding third-time motherhood quite easy

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Initially, on becoming pregnant with her third baby, Annie Ridout was overjoyed. But then the panic set in: how was she going to look after three kids and a new business? Fortunately, it’s all working out rather nicely… 

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Annie Ridout 6th September 2019
Work Life

I’m cutting my Maternity Allowance off early. Here’s why…

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After going through the rigmarole of applying for the self-employed maternity allowance – months of letters and phone calls – Annie Ridout has decided to turn down the pay and just work instead…

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Annie Ridout 20th August 2019
Family

This beautiful letter was left for a new mother after she gave birth

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A midwife left this letter by the bed of a new mother after she gave birth. Whether you’re a first, second or third-time mum, the message will still resonate. But prepare to shed some tears, especially if you’ve just given birth…

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Annie Ridout 17th August 2019
Family

My third baby was induced and it was an incredible experience

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After two medicalised births, Annie Ridout went in to be induced with her third baby fairly clear on how the birth would unravel. But it took a surprising turn and ended up being the most empowering of all three births, despite an early induction…

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Annie Ridout 16th August 2019
Work Life

My Early Hour: Rosey Davidson, Just Chill Baby Sleep

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“Sleep deprivation can be utterly debilitating and to be able to solve that for someone is amazing,” says Rosey Davidson, founder of Just Chill Baby Sleep. Here, we talk mornings, motherhood and sleep…

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Annie Ridout 7th August 2019
Mornings

My Early Hour: Sara Vickery-Bragg, founder of Seventeen Minutes

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“As an only child, I’m happy in my own company but I do miss the camaraderie with colleagues, the tea break chats and payday lunches.” Sara Vickery-Bragg, founder of Seventeen Minutes, on mornings and working-from-home…

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Annie Ridout 23rd July 2019
Features

Why is it so hard for self-employed women to claim maternity allowance?

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After applying for self-employed Maternity Allowance, Annie Ridout was told she’d be entitled to just £27 a week. Fortunately, she knew this wasn’t true so made the necessary phone calls. But other freelancers won’t – and will instead forgo maternity leave….

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Annie Ridout 22nd July 2019
Work Life

Sometimes I wonder what the graft is all for. Then I have a moment like this

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After a long day ‘at the office’, which is also her home, Annie Ridout started questioning why she’d worked such a long day and missed out on a fun afternoon with friends. And then she was reminded…

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Annie Ridout 20th July 2019
Work Life

Get that ‘back to school’ feeling about work? Maybe it’s time for a change

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The start of the summer – wine-fuelled evenings in the garden, BBQs with friends – is exciting. But as it draws to a close, grown-ups can feel the same dread about returning to work that our kids feel about school. Here’s one way to alleviate it…

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Annie Ridout 17th July 2019

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