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The Freelance Mum: Amy Goddall, graphic designer

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In this new series, we ask a freelance mum when and why she chose the freelance path. First up, Bristol-based graphic designer and mum-of-one Amy Goddall discusses her side-hustle taking over from her office job, and why she loves this way of working…

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Annie Ridout 3rd July 2018
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Families of Instagram: Pragya Agarwal, @the_art_tiffin

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“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…

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The Early Hour 6th April 2018
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Families of Instagram: Charlotte Noone, @backtothenorth

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“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…

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Contributing Writer 23rd March 2018
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Families of Instagram: Candice Brathwaite, @candicebrathwaite

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“Bedtime tends to be smooth sailing. Papa B worked hard at establishing a night-time routine when Esme was first born. It was tough but by three months she was sleeping through the night.” Candice Brathwaite – writer, presenter and co-founder of Make Motherhood Diverse – on family life…

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Annie Ridout 8th March 2018
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Families of Instagram: Eloise Rickman, @mightymother_

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“Our house is quite small. I’m a firm believer in toy rotation so we never have everything out. We also keep the sitting room a toy-free zone which helps me feel like an adult at the end of the day!” Eloise Rickman (@mightymother_) talks motherhood and Montessori living…

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Annie Ridout 2nd March 2018
Work Life

How I found flexible work to fit around my family life

Nicola Emmett
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When Nicola Emmett returned to her marketing role after maternity leave, she found the hours and commute no longer worked for her. She needed flexible work that would fit around childcare so she quit and – after a long, hard search – landed the dream job…

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Contributing Writer 12th February 2018
Family

What it’s actually like to homeschool your kids

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“Our approach to home education is very relaxed whereas some of our friends follow a more formal approach,” says Francesca. She talks us through their decision to homeschool, how they make it work and what friends and family think…

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Contributing Writer 20th November 2017
Family

The Truth About Motherhood: Anna Duley, teacher

Anna Duley
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“I had fertility acupuncture in order to relax and help me along the way. After the fifth session, Bob’s your uncle: I was pregnant.” Primary school teacher Anna Duley on conception, motherhood, guilt and the unexpected pressure having a baby put on her relationship…

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Contributing Writer 9th June 2017
Family

The Truth About Motherhood: Amethyst Vazquez, blogger

Amethyst Vazquez, blogger
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“Having a baby puts a strain initially on every relationship… life changes so drastically and immediately that relationships can end up low on the priority list,” says full time mum and blogger Amethyst Vazquez… 

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Contributing Writer 7th June 2017
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The Truth About Motherhood: Olivia Djouadi, psychotherapist

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After being told she would never conceive a child, and that she’d die by the age of 30, Olivia Djouadi was shocked to give birth to two children (born 10 months apart). They both have special needs, and she discusses the way this impacts on family life…

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Contributing Writer 10th May 2017

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