Amidst all this talk of shared parental leave – low uptake for the men, the fault lying with outdated work cultures and sexist bosses – there’s an important voice missing: the mothers. Maybe 98 per cent of leave is taken by women because that’s what they’d prefer…
Wellbeing
When Dr Jessamy Hibberd – clinical psychologist and author – was invited to do a TED talk, she panicked. But she then realised it was an opportunity to spread her message that happiness can be achieved by making small changes to every day life…
Work Life
The editor, Annie Ridout, has benefitted from having a business mentor to help her with The Early Hour. Now she’d like to offer a mentorship to another freelance mum, in need of some guidance…
Family
“When no one’s looking I lie down. It is exhausting being a parent, and trying to juggle work and life, and be the best you can be – no matter what anyone says.” Pragya Agarwal – mother of three, including twins, academic, writer, creative, entrepreneur – on family life…
Work Life
Motherhood may impact a woman’s career but it doesn’t have to destroy it. In fact, The Early Hour’s editor, Annie Ridout, found hers blossomed after giving birth. Here, she argues against the idea that babies are a barrier to your career…
Family
We often hear about women becoming mothers, and how their lives transform. But what’s it like for the father? Joel Defries shares his honest, hilarious and probably rather relatable thoughts on his first year as a father…
Family
“Having a child has made me much more aware of my own privilege. I now understand the advantages I have had as a white, middle class, able-bodied woman. Having a child who is part of a marginalised group is incredibly eye-opening.” Penny Wincer on family life…
Family
As a feminist, Annie Ridout is aware that gender differences are fallacy and yet as a mother – of both a daughter and a son – she finds herself succumbing to binary expectations. Here, she shares evidence of it all being a load of bollocks…
Work Life
Alex Blumberg – the Brooklyn-based creator of Startup Podcast – has over 5m listeners tuning into his shows each month. We discuss starting a business, entrepreneurial traits and not being motivated by money…
Family
“We live in a converted Jacobethan train station, built in 1846. It came complete with a dual-faced platform, waiting room clock and worn steps to the ticket office (now our dining room) from footfall.” Charlotte Noone on family life in Yorkshire…