• When maternity returns go badly
• Prioritising self care over being a martyr

I chatted with Mary about:

• Maternity in the US
• The fear of missing out on your kids when you go back to work
• Mummy firsts as well as child firsts
• Getting to know what you need
• Calling on outside help for childcare
• When the kids have a sick day
• Coping with changes

Julianne and I spoke about:

• The chaos of bringing up 3 boys
• Managing a live performance venue with a baby and a toddler
• Holding on to your identity when you become a parent
• Putting your career on hold for your kids (or not)

II spoke to working mum Aimee about her return to work after a 14 month maternity leave.

We talked about:

• The anxiety of going back to work
• Working and breastfeeding
• A mother's 'mental load'

I spoke to Chloe about her 2 maternity returns:

• PND
• How to tell work you’re not ready
• Asking for help

Kerry's journey into life as a working parent:

• Maternity cover
• Asking for more money
• Rethinking hard deadlines

Links:

The Big Alliance Islington

Amy Cuddy Ted Talk

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