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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

There are different reasons as to why mothers work but I can personally think of the three most common reasons why: to reduce the financial stress within the family, independence, and self-fulfillment. Let’s quickly breakdown these three to better understand these reasons. Reduce Financial Stress According to the Australian Institute of Family Studies, “the percentage …