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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
Mornings

My Early Hour: Sophie Bradshaw, writing consultant

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The secret to career success? “Not trying too hard,” says writing consultant Sophie Bradshaw. “When I stopped ‘hustling’ I found that everything just fell into place.” Here, we talk mornings, motherhood and freelancing…

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Annie Ridout 11th July 2019
Family

I don’t want my pregnant body to be ‘blooming’ or ‘big’ or anything else

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As Annie Ridout’s body becomes transformed by pregnancy, strangers can’t seem to help themselves from commenting. Usually with: “God, you’re huge.” Here’s why the commentary needs to stop…

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Annie Ridout 23rd May 2019
Work Life

Why online courses are ideal for freelance mums

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When freelance mums work from home, childcare hours are often limited; meaning the work that pays is always the priority. So how do we learn new skills? By signing up to online courses…

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Annie Ridout 22nd May 2019
Work Life

Protected: The Freelance Mum: Becoming your own boss – week 3

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Annie Ridout 12th May 2019
Family

Kite app’s founder opens up about postnatal bipolar disorder

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After Hannah Hardy-Jones had her first baby, she became very mentally unwell. She was diagnosed with bipolar and told her manic high would be followed by a depressive episode. Hannah opens up about her experience, and explains how this led to her creating an app for mothers…

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Annie Ridout 9th May 2019
Work Life

Do you dream of working for yourself? More flexibility, time with the kids…

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Having a baby often leaves new mums questioning their career: should I go back full-time? Do I want to be nearer to home? Is now a good opportunity to build my own business? If you’re asking yourself these questions, read on…

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Annie Ridout 18th April 2019
Family

I had an instinct that it wasn’t just me who was struggling

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“’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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Contributing Writer 10th April 2019
Sleep

What bed should I get for my four-year-old?

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Fed up with pulling her daughter back into bed each night after she’d fallen out, Annie Ridout started looking into beds that might be better suited to her daughter. Eventually she found one that solved this issue…

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Annie Ridout 8th April 2019

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