Baby & Toddlers

The case for a staggered return to work after maternity leave

I have to say returning to work so far has been pretty good. I have enjoyed the challenges thrown at me and most importantly I haven’t struggled too much with missing my daughter. Undoubtedly the reason for this is because I have been able to negotiate a staggered return to work;working just two days a week for approximately two months, before I switch it up a level and then go up to four…
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Parenting Skills

10 Things to do before your maternity leave ends

The end of my maternity leave is now in sight and I’m now starting to worry about the things I should do before this precious time is up. Have I made the most of this time with Amelia? Will I look back on this time and wish I had done something? Will I regret not going away more? Not going out more? Not sharing certain memories with her? With this in mind, I asked my parent friends and followers…
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