These days, it’s fairly normal to expect that most couples wanting a family will have two, maybe three children, and with news that the population is expanding at an alarming and potentially unsustainable rate, this seems like a very sensible idea. (more…)

Across the country, parents are this week dropping off a child or children for their first day of school. Today it was my turn. (more…)

I was interviewed recently by the Daily Mail to comment on the fact that Anna Friel was reported to have hired 2 nannies for her 1 child. I got the feeling that they were looking for a negative reaction from me to this story, but it is not unusual for parents to hire 2 nannies.  (more…)

Being a sole charge nanny is wonderful. You have freedom to plan activities with the children, and in many ways you are your own boss, as it is up to you to organise their day.  (more…)

My 2 boys have just come home with their nanny – they always have such a great time with her. No matter what the weather they are doing something out and about. Today they have been out tobogganing, and then to the library, then back home with some friends to make Xmas biscuits.  (more…)

My son was called in to see the Head of Pre Prep at the beginning of term. The reason was that he was having too much fun in lessons with his friends. We had a chat to his teacher, who is wonderful, and after some tough love both at home and at school, he was back on track.  (more…)

I have been working from my home office this week. Even though no-one believes me, I work best when working from home as there are no “office” distractions – no people coming in and out, no meetings booked in, etc. I do have to get up and make my own tea every now and then though!   (more…)

Like all working mums I do feel the guilt of not always being there for my children.

When my 3 yr old boy recently broke his collar bone I was 300 miles away in Manchester. I felt awful when I finally got home at 11pm to see this tiny boy lying in bed with a sling, moaning in his sleep from the pain.

It’s at times like this that I do think I should stay at home, but I love my work, and that makes me a happier person, and when I am with my children, I really relish it and make the most of it.

Being a working mum is not for everyone, but it does suit me. Read more about Amanda Coxen