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From full-time work to full-time dad: Hunter’s Parental Leave journey
Meet Hunter, Building Manager and busy father, who recently stepped into the role of primary carer for his youngest child.
Leigh’s story: Navigating Parental Leave and life with a growing family
Leigh with his wife Carly and two children.
From projects to parenthood: Finding balance in the chaos of family life
Working dad and Project Manager Ziad shares his journey through career growth, fatherhood, and a recent period of parental leave.
Guidelines: How to support working parents who have children with disability
Key takeaways The challenges of juggling work and parenting differ greatly for parents of children with disabilities, so it's important for organizations to recognize the complex family dynamics that team members may be
How to improve psychological safety for employees with disabilities
Key takeaways According to Forbes, only 4% of employees with disabilities feel safe enough to disclose their ability status at work. Some of the ways organizations can create psychologically safe and inclusive spaces for
Managing appointments when you have children with additional needs
Performing well on the job while successfully managing your child’s additional needs is a distinct balancing act. Maybe you’re new to your role or have been on the job for a while. Your child may be young, older, recentl
Looking after your mental health as a caregiver
Key takeaways Taking care of your own health and well-being as a caregiver is paramount if you're going to effectively care for and support your loved one long-term. Common signs of caregiver stress can include ongoing f
Sonia's experience of parenting a child with high needs
Being a working parent is busy enough, but when you’re a family of five and one of your children has an intellectual disability, it brings a whole new level of challenge. Sonia gives us an insight into the emotional and
How being a parent to 3 neurodiverse kids has changed Sally's perspective and leadership
Key takeaways Sally, Senior Delivery Partner, is driven by a deep passion for inclusion, a commitment born from her experience as a mother of three neurodiverse children, including twins. Her personal journey of caregivi
Real stories
From full-time work to full-time dad: Hunter’s Parental Leave journey
Meet Hunter, Building Manager and busy father, who recently stepped into the role of primary carer for his youngest child.
Leigh’s story: Navigating Parental Leave and life with a growing family
Leigh with his wife Carly and two children.
From projects to parenthood: Finding balance in the chaos of family life
Working dad and Project Manager Ziad shares his journey through career growth, fatherhood, and a recent period of parental leave.
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 co-founded #PurpleOurWorld in honor of my mother
When Jessica Abelsohn lost her beautiful mother to pancreatic cancer, she co-founded #PurpleOurWorld to raise awareness of the disease.
How motherhood boosted Ghislaine Entwisle's confidence and ambition
Ghislaine Entwisle is a senior executive helping other women reach executive leadership roles. In motherhood she has become more ambitious in her career.
I'm a working parent
How are working parents managing the school break juggle?
Accommodating school routines is challenging enough, so what do you do when school break time is thrown into the mix? School breaks can be a truly challenging time for working parents, particularly those working without
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.
Working from home with kids? Guilt-free tips
Working from home AND home schooling? Realistic tips to get both done
Top tips for changing your career after 40
Relaunching or switching careers after 40? Follow these expert tips and boost your confidence and likelihood of success.
Reach out to grandparents for child care help from afar
Grandparents can throw you a lifeline right now by looking after the kids remotely. Reach out for help with these grandparent-approved ideas.
Up and away? Preparing for a work trip when you’re a parent
Being away from the family can add pressure to the daily grind. We ask seven parents about how they manage work travel.
Just life
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.
Wellness
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.
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...
How I regained control of my well-being after a career burnout
Burnout can creep up on you if you don’t pay attention to the signals. A working mother shares her journey back from burnout.
Rhythms of success: Try these 7 habits to perform at your best
Feeling out of rhythm? Incorporate these seven habits into your routine to re-energize and boost your well-being.
Feeling the strain? How to avoid burnout
If the juggle is getting too much, here are some practical tips to respond to burnout before it takes hold.
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.