Working it out: Stay at home or return to work?
Figuring out if and when you should go back to work after you’ve had a child is a very personal and family-based decision. Can you afford not to work? Who will look after your baby? What impact will it have on your career? Is your child too young? What support networks are available to you? […]
7 tips on expressing breast milk at work
To be honest, when I first started expressing, I didn’t even feel comfortable doing it at home. The first few clumsy times I felt more like an engorged dairy cow than a new mum. And if I had returned to the job I’d been working at while I was pregnant, I’m not sure I would have felt particularly […]
This is my life … just organised (to some degree)
I find it amusing when asked ‘how do you manage everything?’ In between husband, children, house, working from home and squeezing in time for loved ones, people ask where and how do I find enough time for each aspect of my life. It is simple really – you make do with what you have, you […]
‘Mummy needs her phone, darling’
Ask a mum what items she can’t live without and there’s a strong chance she’ll name two things – her phone, and coffee. There are few things a mum loves more. Well, obviously her kid/s and partners, but when it comes to physical items that little flat device and potent brew can be a mum’s […]
Maternity leave entitlements in Australia
Not sure whether or not you’re entitled to maternity leave or parental leave? Maternity leave entitlements in Australia are determined primarily by Federal Government regulations. State Government laws and individual employer policies are also applicable and can vary widely, which means this information is more of a starting point – so make sure you confirm the […]
Guide to government family benefit payments
In Australia, the Federal Government offers a number of payments to parents and families — some are one-off payments following the birth of a child while others are ongoing payments to support families or help with the cost of child care. It can be pretty confusing trying to get your head around the many payments […]
From career woman to baby – top tips to thrive
“How hard can one little baby be?” I remember my sister uttering those words just before my niece was born. And since then, I have heard many women say similar words, including myself. I mean, we’re having a baby, not undertaking brain surgery. We’re successful, smart, accomplished, modern career women. By giving birth, we’re joining […]
7 things you might not realise about teachers
Here are the answers to some of the most common questions I receive as a teacher and what I say back to people who jest about the amount of holidays we get!
6 maternity leave questions to ask BEFORE you’re pregnant
If you’re planning a pregnancy it also pays to starts planning your maternity leave. Here are 6 steps to working out where you stand when it comes to maternity leave and Parental Leave Pay in Australia.
3 ways to help your kids transition to childcare
Whether you’re returning to work or just wanting to find a few hours for yourself each week, starting your little one at childcare marks the beginning of a new and exciting stage for both of you. Like any transition is will come with its challenges, so here are three things you can do to help make the process a little easier.