Jugglehood

It’s the million dollar question, or the $812,000 question to be precise.

There is conflict in all relationships, whether it’s at work or at home.

In terms of OECD countries, sadly Australia is still far from taking the lead when it comes to supporting pregnant women in the workplace.

Someone wise once said ‘Things end badly otherwise they wouldn’t end‘.

It used to be said that the difficulty with parenting is that no-one gives you a manual, but you could argue that adage is no longer true.

What is the worst thing that can happen in the workplace? You get overlooked for a promotion? You work hard for no reward? You miss the submission date of a big tender? These all seem like huge ordeals when we are faced with them, but there are much worse things that can happen.

Grandmothers have become busy people, often providing help with childcare while managing their own career, household and social lives.

A question I’ve been asked a lot since marrying my husband 6 years ago is, “Why didn’t you change your surname?” It’s a question I find as confusing as I do disconcerting.

When considering a career transition we are often told to identify the “transferable skills” we can take from one career to the next.

Transport Services Minister Chloë Fox has rejected her mother’s concerns that she’s exhausted, sleepless and struggling with life as a politician and single mum.

Delaying children is now often a conscious decision by women who want to establish their career, find the right partner and gain financial independence.

Modern women want it all; the right house, a fulfilling career, time with the girls and someone special to share it all with.