Whenever I read a headline like “Women better off in the 1950’s”, I get ready to get cranky and start composing emails to the editor in my head. But as I read this article, sure I resented the title but the story itself was a surprise. A comparison between the 1950s welfare system to today finds […]
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New findings discover that government welfare systems for supporting women back into work were better off in the 1950s
Posted on 10 July 2010.
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Do government initiatives to support child care work? Absolutely- see the ratios
Posted on 09 July 2010.
There have been several government initiatives to improve childcare in Australia. Because of Australian children aged 0-11, half are in some form of non-parental childcare. There are still intense shortages in long day care, places resulting in waiting lists, the system is plagued by inflexibility and prohibitive costs. But Government assistance has been found to […]
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Life Balance Series: It’s not a parenting website – it’s a mother’s website
Posted on 10 June 2010.
There is so many websites, newsletters, books, blogs and groups you can join to find out more about how to care for your children. Or how to get back into work after having them. Or the opportunities your kids can and should have. But what about you? Most people agree that being a mum is […]
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Life Balance Series: There is no right way to be a mum
Posted on 01 June 2010.
Thank God! Like being a mum isn’t a challenge enough already without constant ideological assaults and subtle criticisms on how you’re raising your children and running your life. Forbes has published an article that explores the many approaches to motherhood. The article covers a host of highly successful women who’ve taken time off, or not […]
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Support for when marriages go wrong
Posted on 13 May 2010.
Divorce can be extremely stressful and painful, trust me, I know! And it’s recognized as one of the most serious distractions from work. Especially when there are children involved. No one wants a divorce, but sometimes it’s the only sane option and with 1 in 3 marriages ending in divorce, it’s a challenge millions of […]
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A life changing experience I will never forget
Posted on 21 April 2010.
“I’m Laura and I have a great life ahead of me”. This was my induction to the Butterfly Bootcamp presentation. This gorgeous teenager, blonde and vivacious and seemingly full of life, went on to tell all of us in the audience that although her life hadn’t been easy, she was now living with her Nan […]
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