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Managing Mum Guilt Is a Daily Struggle That I Can't Win

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Faith Participation in a faith community has been imperative to making this working-mum thing, well, work for me. It gives me the "peace that passes understanding." Some days, that peace is all I have — other days, it's all I need. Even if you're not religious, try joining a parenting class or even a book club. You can turn any place into a therapy session as long as you're willing to talk. And I'm willing to bet that you'll walk away with a little more faith than when you arrived. -  5 Tips For Good Parenting Partner I'm very lucky that I also have a great partner. We ebb and flow to support each other, but in parenting, our responsibilities aren't 50/50. Often, he tells me he thinks I'm a good mum. And no matter how many times he's said it, I still always need to hear it. Being honest with your partner about what you need, can make such a huge difference. Other Mums My company offers a monthly working-mums support group...