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Rob Sturrock – “I’m a dad that knows the juggle struggle is real”

Rob Sturrock on being an involved dad and easing the burden on your partner.

I want to return to my old role but things have changed

Back from parental leave and the terms of your role have changed. Legal experts Holding Redlich offer practical advice.

"I’m a single mum and victim of domestic violence"

How Jodi Geddes returned to work after losing her baby at 14 weeks

Miscarriage affects one in four pregnancies. Jodi Geddes shares the painful story of losing her baby at 14 weeks and the lessons learnt.

1 in 5 new mothers experience perinatal depression and anxiety - so do 1 in 10 new fathers

One in five new mothers experience perinatal depression and anxiety. So do one in 10 new fathers. We need to start talking...

Simplify life: 5 tips to make more space for what matters most

Want to hear a secret? We don't have to sacrifice quality time with our family to achieve great things in our careers. But we do need to simplify our life.

An open letter to CEOs and Executives

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

Pinky McKay's practical tips on returning to work and breastfeeding

Worrying about how to juggle breastfeeding and returning to work? Breastfeeding expert Pinky McKay has you covered.

The secret to this solo parent’s happiness

How her relationship breakdown put a hold on Chelsie’s career — but not for long.

Creating and maintaining strong professional networks

Keeping professional networks alive doesn’t mean attending all the events, but you also shouldn’t leave it to chance.

How Kate's career took a hit after baby #2

Get in the driver’s seat of your career with Kate Pollard’s top 5 parental leave career tips.

"I started my master's on parental leave"

Thinking about studying on parental leave? It ain’t easy, but it’s possible!

"My husband died suddenly and I have raised my 2 children by myself"

Mandy lost her husband when her children were only two and three years old. Her story will inspire you and warm your heart.

Looking for a new role? 5 tips to give you a positive edge

From embracing rejection letters to penning a reverse resume, here’s how to be positive and proactive in your job hunt.

What to look for when choosing a child care center

On the hunt for a child care center and unsure where to start? Read our top five considerations.

Jodi's personal story of 3 generations of strong women

Jodi Geddes and mum Jackie reflect on three generations of strong women in their family.

4 top tips to re-assess your career and make a plan

Work and life values out of sync? Might be time to re-assess your career and get intentional about where you’re headed.

5 expert tips to declutter and get organized for your sanity

Is clutter driving you crazy? Organizing expert Erin Boyce shares tips to take control of your home and get organized for your sanity.

Circle In launches new benefits to care for our team inside and outside of work

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

Feeding your baby when you return to work

Resuming your career doesn’t mean the end of breastfeeding. Here’s how employers can support you to feed or express at work.

Your checklist for requesting flexible working arrangements

Would family life improve if you switched to a flexible arrangement? Steps to help you make the flexible working request you've been dreaming of.

Can you really afford not to look after yourself?

Juggling it all and not taking any ‘me time’? Here’s your reminder to ditch the guilt and up your self-care commitment.

Reclaim ‘me time’ by saying yes!

Are you often overwhelmed but struggle to ask for help? Don’t let another childminding offer pass you by.

Self-care: selfish or self-preservation?

Do you find any excuse to put your family and work first? Practice self-care and create little pockets of joy in your day.

How to rediscover your identity

Do you ever stop to think about the person you’ve become? Might be time to unpack your self-identity.

Why you shouldn’t take parental leave from volunteering

Thinking about ditching your volunteer position on parental leave? A working parent recommends thinking twice before you stand down.

Hands off my bump: Some workplace etiquette please!

Expecting a baby, or know someone who is? Here’s how you can handle unsolicited gestures at work when you’re expecting, and what not to do or say to your expecting colleagues.

Six ways to boost your self-confidence after parental leave

Learn how to reflect on your achievements and new skills, tune out negative self-talk and empower yourself with confidence.

How to start the conversation with your boss around working flexibly

Feeling the struggle of returning to work after baby? Here’s how to have that all-important conversation with your leader about working flexibly.

One mother's experience of using her keeping in touch days

Do you know all your parental leave entitlements? Don’t let your keeping in touch days go to waste! They’re a game changer for new parents.

Your go-to list of resources to help you through parental leave and returning to work

Expecting? All the information you’ll need to help you navigate your career through parental leave and returning to work.

Four big questions to ask yourself before studying on parental leave

Have your career priorities shifted since becoming a parent? Further study during could be the way forward.

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The Digital Picnic's Cherie Clonan on the juggle and start up success

Raw. Inspirational. Laugh-out-loud funny. Cherie Clonan of the Digital Picnic’s account of parenthood and the juggle...warts and all.

Visy

"I created extreme flexibility for my family (and you can too)"

Want extreme flexibility? Meet Sarah Nally, the working mum shaking up nine to five as we know it.

Moving countries and having a baby inspired this business

A diverse career track record, love of travel and entrepreneurial spirit have set this mum up to launch her second business and live the life of her dreams.

Superannuation for parents: Learn the basics and boost your super

As a working parent, learn about how to protect your current super and build your contributions.

An Aussie parent living abroad shares her epic journey

An inspiring and honest account of Alice’s life journey from enviable career, the challenges of IVF and learning to let go of expectations.

"I’ve taken on my first CEO role after baby number two"

Mum of two Elissa Newall has stepped into the unknown by taking on her first CEO role with start-up the Plato Project, and is nailing the working parent juggle.

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"I started my own business with a 10-month-old"

It’s no mean feat setting up a business, let alone with a 10-month-old. This mum of one created flexibility to juggle career while still prioritising family.

"I love my job but found my dream role through volunteering"

Have you considered volunteering to boost your career? Candice McGregor, CEO of volunteer-run West Welcome Wagon, found purpose and ambition in her working life through volunteering.

A mother and daughter’s perspective on the working juggle

Sandy Hutchison shares her story of what is was like juggling a senior leadership role with small children, and why you should trade mother’s guilt for more fun when your kids are young.

Five fail-safe recipes to feed your kids

How Gabrielle embraced motherhood, re-evaluated her career and moved to the country

Having a child leads so many parents to re-evaluate what's important in their lives and make a career pivot. Gabrielle's story is no exception. She made the brave decision to return to a career practicing law and live her childhood dream of raising her daughter in the country.

How a career collision brought two besties together to launch their own business

I moved to Singapore and had a baby overseas

Boobie Bikkies co-owner on juggling family and a booming business

The Modern Minimalist on the importance of 'me time'

A solo mother’s journey having a baby at 42 through IVF

I achieved financial independence on parental leave

Sally shares her tips for nailing the crazy parenthood-work juggle

Why childcare costs should sit with both parents

Belinda went back to work after 6 months with her second and third child

I stepped back from my career once I had my three children

My waters broke at 32 weeks when I was getting ready for work

10 reasons why you should slow down this Easter

Kate Hunter chose flexible working over a leadership role

Hillary Mitchell negotiated flexible working in the construction industry

Natalie Nunn, Director of leading modelling agency, GIANT Management, uses flex to live the dream

Racing car driver Dom Storey talks career and dad life

Circle In's Feather and Noise fashion edit

Encourage more parents to adopt the parent swap

How do we find balance amidst this seemingly endless slog?

#Iheartbargains Chelsea Thomas shares her fashion start-up success story

Feather and Noise owner Alison Long shares her start up journey

I use my senior leadership role to connect and inspire others

I turned down my dream job because they wouldn't allow flexibility

Why more dads want better access to parental leave

While combining a career and parenthood is the reality for most Australian families, our latest Circle In research show that dads are still struggling to gain equal access to parental leave and flexible working.

The must have handover plan for the stay at home dad

Travelling for work when pregnant with twins

A mother and daughter talk about the working juggle and ditching the guilt

Sandy Hutchison and daughter Alex talk about the realities of daily juggle and why it's important to ditch the #mamaguilt

An executive shares her biggest lessons as she finishes parental leave

Why a mid-morning school meeting doesn't work for working parents

Your rights requesting and taking parental leave

We sit down with Janine Webster, Chief Counsel, Fair Work Ombudsman, to understand your rights when requesting and taking parental leave.

Keeping in touch and requesting flexibility while on parental leave

We sit down with Janine Webster, Chief Counsel, Fair Work Ombudsman, to find out about one of the best kept secrets 'Keeping In Touch' days and how to request flexible working arrangements when preparing to return to work.

Motherhood, the juggle and why I resigned from my executive role

Your rights returning to work after parental leave

We sit down with Janine Webster, Chief Counsel, Fair Work Ombudsman, to understand your rights when returning to work after parental leave.

Understanding discrimination and your rights

We sit down with Janine Webster, Chief Counsel, Fair Work Ombudsman, to understand discrimination and your rights.

Elly Hewitt and managing the motherhood juggle

Jodi sits down with Elly Hewitt to talk about her successful business, practically how she manages the crazy motherhood juggle and the importance of creating space for 'me time'.

How to get help from the Fair Work Ombudsman

We sit down with Janine Webster, Chief Counsel, Fair Work Ombudsman, to understand the role they play and how to get their help.

Jamila Rizvi and Clare Bowditch on the juggle, motherhood and 'me time'

What to do if your role is being made redundant while you’re on parental leave

Paid parental leave should include the parents of stillborn children

How to take control of your parental leave experience

Taking control of your parental leave experience is so important. We sat down with expert Michelle Redfern who shares her practical advice on how to navigate parental leave, set clear expectations and build a plan.

What the new government Child Care Subsidy will mean for you

Your parental leave legal entitlements explained

It's so important to understand your legal entitlements when preparing for parental leave or returning to work. Legal expert Lauren Drummond from Holding Redlich explains these in simple terms and what to do if you need help.

How this mama returned to work 1 month after her baby and made it work

A legal perspective on your rights and requesting flexibility

Legal expert Lauren Drummond from Holding Redlich explains your rights and how to request flexible working arrangements when returning to work from parental leave.

5 ways to recover from a redundancy

What to do if your return to work role isn’t clear

I want a new job but I’m pregnant