“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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Work Life
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…
Work Life
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)…
Family
“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…
Family
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…
Mornings
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…
Mornings
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…
Family
“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)…
Family
“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…
Family
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…