7 Top Tips For Overstretched Working Parents – Family Friendly Working: July 2021

Carolyn Hobdey writes a guest article…

Being a working parent has long been a challenge, but over the last year the pandemic has added an additional layer as families grappled with homeschooling, shared workspaces and the removal of most of the social pressure-valves we took for granted. Whilst schooling is returning to some kind of normality after lockdown, the world of work has been turned on its head and those dramatic changes remain in place – in whole or in part – for many. So, how do you ensure that your working life remains family-friendly and your sanity remains intact? Here are a few top tips: