Mums the Word
We are passionate about supporting working mums & trying to find that magic work/life balance through shared experiences. We are more than just a blog. We’re a community.
Our Beliefs
We believe in ‘Mums Supporting Mums.’
We believe in the power of the ‘Mum Brain.’
We believe in sharing experiences and advice to help others.
We believe in equal opportunities for both women and mums.
We believe in empowering women to have both their family and their career without judgement or guilt.
What we’re talking about
- Earning my career, not my incomeAs a working mother who chooses (or has no choice but) to send her child to some sort of childcare provider, whether that be a nursery, childminder or nanny – you become resigned to the extortionate cost that comes with it. The cost of childcare is what you used to spend on weekends away orContinue reading “Earning my career, not my income”
- What should have beenThey say it takes a village. But what happens when your village is banned and you’re forced into isolation? We know that COVID has taken lives and destroyed livelihoods, but that doesn’t mean that you’re not allowed to grieve ‘what should have been.’ As parents, we see first-hand how fast time goes by. You blinkContinue reading “What should have been”
- Furloughed Mum.It’s been a strange old year and I can’t quite believe it’s the end of September with the big ‘C’ word (Christmas) just around the corner. I’ve had very little to say on here because quite simply, I haven’t been a working mum – I’ve been furloughed. But, I’m back. I’ve been thrown back intoContinue reading “Furloughed Mum.”
The Working Mum Project 