Little Bit of Green

Guess what time of year it is, the month of September, known to be both nerve-racking and exhilarating for parents and their children, whether they are just starting their educational journey or have been involved for some time. Although there is a frenzied approach to the September kickoff, we need to remember that the school [...]

There was a time when a woman who was in a relationship could concentrate completely on the task of running a home and raising children, full-time jobs in themselves. Those times have changed to a degree, though, as society and our economic needs often come together to dictate that most mums have to work. Of [...]

The Work and Families Act was lauded as being advantageous to mums-to-be when it was introduced in 2007. After all, nine months of statutory maternity pay was available, with up to a year off work allowable. For the family, much more time and attention could be devoted to the task of getting ready, receiving and [...]

There was a time when a woman who was in a relationship could concentrate completely on the task of running a home and raising children, full-time jobs in themselves. Those times have changed to a degree, though, as society and our economic needs often come together to dictate that most mums have to work. Of [...]

Have you ever wondered how you keep going, working on pure adrenaline to survive, yet still function well at work and cope with all the other requirements of being a busy mum? You know that if you could only work to a schedule, things would be more manageable, but the little one at home knows [...]

There is little to match the exuberance or ecstatic feelings that you and your whole family share when a new arrival is on the way. You will be beside yourself with joy as an expectant mother and you can be sure that this will be one of the finest moments of your family’s life. You [...]