Working mum tips: 26 women including Mother Pukka, Candice Brathwaite, Giovanna Fletcher and Ellie Taylor on how to juggle a career with children

Working mum tips: 26 women on how to juggle career with children

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“Setting a family out of office has changed the way I work”

“I hide positive messages for my daughter to find when I work away”

“Buying wardrobe bundles takes the pain out of shopping for my kids”

“I’ve learned to be honest with my kids about how demanding my job is”

“Pick just one ‘sacred hour’ a day and protect it at all costs”

“Use ‘do not disturb’ mode as much as you physically can”

“Zooming out helps me prioritise what my family actually needs”

“I set reminders for everything – even the smallest of tasks”

“Organise yourself the same as you do your kids”

“A go-to work uniform will save you time and streamline your morning”

“Holiday snacking helps me use the time I do have off more effectively”

“Sticking to a ‘two-goal rule’ stops me from constantly feeling frazzled”

“Identify your family’s ‘rush hour’ and work around it”

“Grab-and-go snack plates stop my kids from barging in on work calls”

“I introduce new traditions for my children when I have to miss out”

“Realising that I don’t have to take everyone’s parenting advice was transformative as a neurodivergent mum”

“Triaging my life helps me focus on what’s truly worth spending time on” 

“Incorporate your kids into your work where you can”

“Don’t try and borrow time here and there – pay for it upfront” 

“A shared planning app helps my husband and I juggle life with a special needs child” 

“I stopped trying to be different people at work and at home” 

“I run my life in four hour time slots” 

“Batch cooking the same meals each week means I don’t stress over what to eat”

“Keeping the school uniforms by the door helps avoid a mad morning rush”

“Turning on auto-pilot isn’t your enemy – it’s your friend” 

The Stylist editors, Mother Pukka, Candice Brathwaite and more share their best advice. 