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We need to teach our children that shyness is OK

shy children
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There is nothing wrong with shyness in children. In fact, shy children often do well at school, are better behaved, listen attentively to others and are easier to look after. So let’s stop trying to change them…

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Annie Ridout 21st May 2021
Family

Divorce: doing it for the kids

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“For our children to thrive, they need to witness their parents living happy, fulfilled lives. For some people, it may be that marriage problems are compromising their happiness.” Divorce coach Lucy Williamson on why separating is sometimes the best thing for the kids…

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Annie Ridout 8th April 2020
Work Life

Will COVID-19 help create a new family-balanced way of working?

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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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Contributing Writer 26th March 2020
Work Life

My Early Hour: Milly Cundall, founder of Kidchup

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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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Contributing Writer 7th March 2019
Family

“I’m sorry guys, there’s no heartbeat”

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“Never had I contemplated the complete void that you fall into when you hear those words: “I’m sorry guys, there’s no heartbeat”. Writer Sarah Matthews writes about the deep pain of miscarriage…

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Contributing Writer 11th October 2018
Family

At work you feel appreciated. But as a mother, you often don’t

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For some mothers, work is a financial necessity. For others, it’s a choice: they want to continue pushing their career forward. But Annie Ridout wonders whether sometimes mothers do paid work to feel appreciated…

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Annie Ridout 6th August 2018
Family

7 ways to let go of your mum guilt

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“Feeling guilty is often what I call a ‘trigger’ feeling,” says life coach Zoe Blaskey. “There is usually something else going on underneath.” Here, she explains the likely origins of ‘mum guilt’ and how to get rid of it for good…

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Contributing Writer 16th April 2018
Family

Families of Instagram: Sarah Gregory, @srosegregory

Sarah Gregory
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“When no one’s looking I dip 100% dark baton chocolate into my green tea, don’t judge!” Sarah Gregory – mum-of-four, author and co-founder of Make Motherhood Diverse – discusses family life on the London-Surrey borders…

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Contributing Writer 13th April 2018
Family

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
Work Life

On having another baby: “But what about your career?”

Annie Ridout - The Freelance Mum
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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…

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Annie Ridout 3rd April 2018

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