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The Creative Parents: Sian Gledhill, Artist

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“Growing up surrounded by knowledge and access to art, culture and literature felt very natural. My parents never told me what I could and couldn’t do, but always supported the decisions I made.” Artist Sian Gledhill on a creative upbringing and raising her own son, Otto…

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The Early Hour 29th September 2017
Work Life

Bad Mother: Actress Laura Patch on starring in new Mumsnet comedy series

Actress Laura Patch
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A new comedy web series commissioned by Mumsnet follows a sweary, middle class, wine-guzzling mum. We caught up with Laura Patch – the star of Bad Mother – to talk forums, competitive parenting and raising her three kids…

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Annie Ridout 25th September 2017
Work Life

Motherhood didn’t stop me from becoming an entrepreneur

Cherie Bumble activewear
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Shortly after becoming pregnant, Cherie Hodge had the idea for a luxury but affordable women’s activewear label. Not one to let something like a baby get in the way, she set up shop and is now running a successful business. She shares her entrepreneurial journey (and some tips)…

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Contributing Writer 26th June 2017
Family

The Truth About Motherhood: Sara Tateno, entrepreneur

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“I wish I’d been able to forget my old life and accept things will be different. Slow down. Go at your child’s pace and you’ll all be much happier.” Sara Tateno, ex-BBC employee – now mother and entrepreneur…

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Contributing Writer 17th May 2017
Family

What does a new mum ACTUALLY need?

flowers, riposte, chocolate
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What springs to mind when you think of new mum presents – a cute baby grow, a beautiful bouquet of flowers? Well, we asked the mums themselves – and this is what they said they really needed after giving birth…

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Annie Ridout 20th April 2017
Mornings

My Early Hour: Joanne Smedley, murder mystery writer

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If murder mysteries are your thing, Joanne Smedley is your woman. She designs dinner party games, manages murder mystery events around the globe and is an aspiring mystery writer. We talk mornings, murder weapons and work life with the mum-of-two…

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Arnelle Paterson 11th April 2017
Mornings

My Early Hour: Alys Wood-Bibby, Blomst

Mornings and floristry with the founder of Blomst - theearlyhour.com
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We catch up with Alys Wood-Bibby, founder of Blomst – a flower subscription service – to talk motherhood, floristry, her newly renovated kitchen and the garden studio she’ll soon set up shop in. Oh, and mornings – of course…

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The Early Hour 4th April 2017
Family

The Truth About Motherhood: Yvadney Davis, stylist

mums that slay Yvadney Davies
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“Motherhood has been the catalyst for realising how badass I am, allowing me to celebrate and feel comfortable in my uniqueness.” Stylist and mum-of-two Yvadney Davis discusses the beauty and empowerment of motherhood (as well as the tough stuff)… 

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Contributing Writer 29th March 2017
Family

What it’s like to be raising five sons

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“Raising five sons is crazy, frustrating, fun, manic and a learning curve. Everyday I’m pushed outside my comfort zone and learning new things (quite often useless football facts, but new nonetheless)” says Jess Warner, author of The Only Girl in the House blog…

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Contributing Writer 2nd March 2017
Family

New Motherhood, Once Again – A Poem

poetry on new motherhood for a second time mum
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The editor, Annie Ridout, gave birth to a baby boy last week. In this poem she reflects on new motherhood – second time round – with a particular focus on extended family and the importance of their roles…

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Annie Ridout 25th January 2017

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