Just life
Everything you need to help manage the work-life juggle.
Christmas gift ideas for teachers and early childhood educators
The Circle In team presents a list of thoughtful Christmas gifts that would bring cheer to teachers and early childcare educators.
"I’m a single mum and victim of domestic violence"
Emma* is a single parent who escaped a violent relationship. She shares her story and lessons learned, the ongoing complexities of co-parenting with her abuser and feeling joy and pride once again. Yes, I am a single mum
Jodi’s perinatal anxiety story: “My experience was real and heartbreaking”
Our co-founder Jodi Geddes describes her experience with perinatal anxiety after the birth of her first child.
2 strategies for reducing your debt based on your personality
Grappling with short-term debt? A finance expert’s tips to reduce your debt according to your personality type.
Call out for men to take swifter action on gender equality
Working dads, show your support for gender equality this International Women’s Day with swift action.
An estate plan: it's so much more than a will
Finance expert Irit Harris suggests you get an estate plan to protect your assets and give you peace of mind.
Top gift ideas new parents will love
Don’t know what to buy for the parents-to-be? Here’s a list of new-parent-approved suggestions your friends will love!
“We can work it out”: How three couples negotiate sharing the load
Managing work and family means taking on a range of roles. Three couples explain how they discuss their approach.
How to say no politely: the perfectly pitched Yes, No, Yes
Yes person no more! How to say ‘no’ and stick to your guns without ruining your relationships.
Eco-friendly hacks for busy working caregivers
Want a better world for your kids? Here are some ways to reduce your footprint without compromising on convenience.
Reflecting on your 2022 career vision
It’s a fresh new year and a fresh new decade - a great time to review your job and/or career.
6 tips to protect your family against everyday colds and flu
Cold and flu season is upon us. So, what can you do to keep viruses at bay?
Parenting the long game: 5 steps to protect your child's future
We all want financial security for our kids, but that’s just one piece of the puzzle. Safeguard your kids’ future with these five parent-approved tips.
Confessions of a recovering overthinker
Is your overthinking keeping you up at night? Career coach Claire Seeber shares her tips to help you get out of your head and into the present.
How to get sexual intimacy back on track
Lacking spark in the bedroom after kids? You’re not alone. Tips to get your sexual intimacy back on track from a relationship expert.
3 simple ways to go green when working from home with kids
There’s no better time to teach your kids about sustainable living than now. Here are three simple ways to reduce, reuse and recycle with your kids.
5 ways to overcome impostor syndrome
Ever felt like a fraud and not deserving of your success? It could be impostor syndrome.
A parent's thoughts on the end of parental leave
Whether it’s your first time, fourth, you’ve taken three weeks or a year, the end of parental leave is a time to reflect and get your cuddle fix.
How to find your ‘village’
We all know it takes a village to raise a child, but how do you find your own village for support and community?...
Define your 'why': Simon Sinek's model for inspirational leadership
Bringing a little person into the world can be the trigger to contemplating some larger life questions. Our co-founder Kate Pollard explains defining your ‘why’ based on the insights of motivational speaker Simon Sinek.
5 tips to start intentionally saving and intentionally spending
Having trouble saving? Start saving with intention and spending mindfully with our tips
Your printable back-to-school checklist
Counting down to the first day of school? We’ve got a list for the parents and the kids to get you ready for day one.
How Jodi Geddes' family reconnected on vacation
Pausing daily life and reconnecting with your family on vacation is vital for work-life harmony reflects Jodi Geddes.
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.