Read this success story of a dad who created The Pickled Onion Gang, a fun iPhone app, to help his son learn and develop new skills.
Busy dadpreneur Paul Robinson got the idea of the Pickled Onion Gang when he made up a story for his 4 year son Joe. Like most kids, he loved trains and the stories always revolved around a train journey to the seaside that he went on with the gang. The various…
Barclaycard today announced £150,000 in funding for educational and training grants, as part of the award winning Horizons programme, to help lone parents back to work. Research shows that even though 57% of single parents are already in work many more would like to be. £7 million have been donated by Barclaycard to entire programme since 2005 with 450,000 parents and children helped.
The…
What with all the preparation and changes that happen during pregnancy, it’s understandable that career development is not necessarily at the top of the priorities list when you’re about to bring a new life into the world.
However, it’s just as understandable that you may be concerned with the status of your job role before, during and after maternity leave. After all, if…
I recently had a focus group with several London Mums about the pros and cons of motherhood. Specifically, we discussed how becoming a mother both boosts and challenges our lives. We wondered where mums get their physical and mental energy, their ability to multitask and motivation. We investigated the medical aspects of motherhood and we found out that it is now scientifically proven that…
‘STYLE TIPS FOR BUSY MUMS’ BY FASHION CONSULTANT LISA TALBOT
I personally think mums are the most amazing women, does this sound like a typical day in your house?, I know it does mine!
• Get the children up
• Get the breakfast, feed the dog/cat!
• Get the children ready for the day ahead, toddler group, pre-school, school
• Do the school run
• Go to work if you are a…