We had the chance to ask a group of working mums in a private forum this question, “As a working mum, I am curious. To those working (paid work), why do you choose to work?” The answers we got did not come as a surprise. Some also took offence to the question which is completely …
Why Mothers Work: The Challenges Faced by Australian Working Mums Read More »
Parents are losing it! The chaos that comes with homeschooling and working from home is causing major problems in most households. Businesses that offer “parenting in isolation” webinars and marriage counseling are on the rise. It’s apparent that families are feeling tired and stressed from the coronavirus lockdown and if this lasts for a longer …
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Managing time is a difficult skill to master, especially if you’re a working mum. Juggling self-care, quality time with family, keeping the house organized, and pushing through a career sometimes requires appropriate time management if you still want to stay sane at the end of a busy day. We want to help you be more …
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A lot of mums have said that as soon as you wave goodbye to your precious little one on his or her first day of school, you’ll turn into a blubbering mess right away, because who doesn’t? The kids have always been around you or waiting for you to come home from an exhausting day …
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After the introduction of the government childcare subsidy, one would think Australian families will finally breathe and not have to stress over the expensive childcare costs that had long been consuming a high percentage of annual income every average income earner make, who are mostly full-time working parents, however, it turns out nothing much has …
A recent discussion in a Facebook group for mums that I was a member of caught my attention. A mother asked the members this question, “What would you do to streamline your home/life/work’s daily chores and to remove the chaos from your world?”. The post became one of the most talked-about topics in the group …
What Mums Really Want Is An Extra Pair Of Hands Read More »
The “mum guilt” usually felt by working mums like me is something we all can’t avoid even if we try. Every time I am separated from my kids every day for work, I couldn’t help but think about how it might affect them and wondered if they are suffering from it. Just to make things …
Working Mums Raise Happy Successful Kids Read More »
For the past few weeks, we have talked about the challenges mums face in the workforce, why women work, and how childcare fees force mums to stop working full-time. This time around, we would like to put the spotlight to all the sweet and loving dads acting as primary carers for their newborn child. When …
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The increasing childcare fees in Australia are a huge problem every working Australian parents already faces. Last week it was a topic for A Current Affair on Channel 9. The report talks about Australian mums questioning whether it’s even worth returning to work as they face expensive childcare, devouring a huge portion of their salary. …
How 99aupairs Bring Aussie Mums Back Into The Workforce Read More »
Work-life balance, according to an article published by Forbes, is an important aspect of a healthy work environment. It helps reduce stress and helps prevent burnout in the workplace which results in a more productive workforce. Alan Kohll, the article’s author and the founder and president of a health wellness provider, Total Wellness, says the …
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