When we talk about becoming a mother, we often focus on the excitement of welcoming a baby or the practicalities of preparing for a new arrival. Yet, hidden in plain sight is a profound transition that has long lacked recognition—a phase of life that has a name as complex and transformative as the experience itself: […]
building confidence, maternity leave, mum guilt, work life balance, working parentsReturning to work after a break can be both exciting and daunting. Have you found yourself wondering how you will juggle work and family life? Are you feeling unsure about how to prepare for this transition? As a mum, you might be used to putting everyone else first, often neglecting your own needs and aspirations. […]
back to work, boundaries, building confidence, maternity leave, mum guilt, re-returners, returning to work, work life balance, working parents“I just feel guilty all the time, whether it’s at home or work. I am constantly trying to be everything to everyone and feel like I am failing at it all.” Sarah, one of my clients, said this to me last week on our first call together. And it’s something I hear all the time […]
mum guilt, returning to work, work life balance, working parentsIt’s 7.00 a m, and Fiona’s already feeling the pressure of the day ahead. As she hurriedly gets dressed for work and tries to stick a bit of make-up on, she hears her husband, Ray, calling up the stairs, “Where are Emily’s shoes? And what should she wear today?” Fiona sighs, abandons the mascara and […]
back to work, boundaries, mum guilt, returning to work, work life balance, working parentsHeading back to work after any kind of significant leave, such as maternity leave, parental leave, a career break, is undoubtedly one of the most challenging transitions a parent can face. The blend of emotions, ranging from excitement about resuming professional life to the inevitable separation anxiety, can be overwhelming. However, with careful planning and […]
back to work, boundaries, maternity leave, mum guilt, returning to workAs Summertime looms, and balancing work and parenting re-commences for some, the thoughts and anxiety of managing it all is beginning to weigh on many parent’s minds. There is no denying the juggle of school holidays and work can be challenging depending on your childcare situation. The burden tends to fall on the Mum to […]
boundaries, mum guilt, work life balance, working parentsGoing back to work after maternity leave can bring up a lot of worries for Mum. After spending a significant amount of time at home with baby, the transition back can be multi layered. The overwhelm, challenges, anxiety, guilts and any other feeling a Mum has returning to work are all valid. Here are some […]
back to work, mum guilt, working parentsChildcare and mum guilt come up, understandably, a lot, when mum’s are going back to work after maternity leave. Your child starting in childcare, is without doubt one, of the hardest parts of going back to work. With most Mum’s moving from a space of being with baby probably 24/7 to only seeing them potentially […]
back to work, mum guilt, working parents
