Stuck at home and thinking about launching a side-hustle? Or perhaps you’d like to grow an online presence. Either way, web designer Julia Ferrari has five top tips that will help you to create your own website…
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A brilliantly honest account of what it’s like going from part-time with your kids to very full-time from Sarah Birchall, founder of kidswear brand Cub & Pudding. She’s finding it tough, but it’s also given her a chance to re-think a few things…
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We’re all spending a lot of time at home right now. With kids around too, it’s going to be hard keeping your place looking good. Fortunately, Bella Middleton, founder of Norfolk Natural Living, has some excellent tips…
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Dr Fern Kelly has gone from full-time in the office and working on her side-hustle in the evenings, to being home with her partner and their child. It’s requiring some adjustments, but there are definitely benefits…
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What is a virtual assistant (VA), do you need one to help you grow your business, or is this a job that you might like to do yourself? Grace Robinson, founder of Eden Assistants, shares her VA story and answers these questions…
Family
When Scarlett Russell discovered she was pregnant, she and her partner Chris were delighted – they had conceived quickly. But they soon discovered the pregnancy was ectopic and a harrowing process began…
Family
“’I’m worried if I tell you how I’m feeling then you’ll take my daughter away’ I tell my GP. She reassures me that that’s not going to happen, that I’ve done the right thing and that she’s going to get me help.” Anna Ceesay, founder of Motherdom, on anxiety and depression during pregnancy…
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Mother-of-four Lou Jones reflects on the early days with her firstborn, postnatal depression after her second baby and the importance of self-care. She shares some tips for new mums who may be feeling a little lost…
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When her son was one and going through a fussy eating stage, Milly Cundall was shocked to see him helping himself to chips and Ketchup. She went home, created a healthier; refined sugar-free version and launched her business, Kidchup…
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Samantha Valentine first wrote for The Early Hour while in the grips of postnatal depression. Now, a year on, she discusses the difficult journey she’s been on towards a recovery, of sorts….