Why not plan out several days worth of fun activities in advance! Let the children know the plans so they can get excited. There will be times that the children will have to entertain themselves (here’s a confession of mine – I think it’s good that children get bored sometimes! Life is not constant excitement and planned activities.)
Reach out to your parent network, set up playdates and share the childcare. It’s a win-win for all involved. Kids are happily playing with their pals, and we have childcare sorted.
Have an open dialogue with your employer, your clients and family. If you have to be in the office, ask your employer if you can work remotely that day as your children are on holiday. Let your children know when you have important meetings and deadlines. With a little context, everyone – even kids – are much more understanding.
We are all guilty of our working hours running into our home life. During the holidays, be strict with your time and turn off work. Try the Pomodoro Technique for efficiency – write your to do list. Set a timer for 25 minutes, focusing on the first task only with all other distractions turned off. Take a 5 minute break and tackle the next.
Add a signature to your emails stating you’re working, but it’s the children’s hols so you might not reply immediately. If you work flexibly anyways, you should consider this signature permanently anyway. Here’s mine to help inspire yours:
**I’m all about the flex so I’m sending this message now because it’s when I’m working. Please don’t see it and think you have to read, reply or action it outside of your normal working hours**
Now could be the time to start applying for one. Here is a link to guide you on applying: https://www.acas.org.uk/acas-code-of-practice-on-flexible-working-requests/html
If you’ve had a flexible working request denied, then I’d suggest you look for a new employer (and here’s where Daisy Chain can help!). We are a platform for parents to match and connect with flexible employers who recognise the importance of work-life balance. You can join for free at https://daisy-chain.com/ and see what employers you get matched with.
We have such a tendency to compare our life with others. We will all be bombarded with the images of family trips and general happiness…but be realistic. These are lovely snapshots of happy moments but we also know no one’s days are like this all the time.
Louise Deverell-Smith – a former recruiter, and through her lens as a mother, founded Daisy Chain; a platform connecting talent with flex-friendly business (used by the likes of Xero, The Ivy and over 10,000 skilled employees.) Louise recognised the need to support both working parents struggling to find organisations supportive of flexible work and organisations looking to expand their talents pool and increase diversity in the workplace.
True to the ‘Flex For All’ mission driving Daisy Chain, the platform has seen an influx of candidates outside of the working mother, based on the new frontier of an overall desire for more work/life balance. Louise has been named in the top 100 inspirational businesses led by a woman in the UK by f entrepreneur, has been named a woman in tech to watch by TechRound and awarded a RESI award in 2019 for the Daisy Chain’s contribution to innovation in the property market.
April
29apr11:4514:00Women in Business Networking - London networking - London City
29/04/2025 11:45 - 14:00(GMT+01:00)
The Anthologist
58 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7BB
Kick off your 2025 in style by networking with us. A fabulous mix of formal & informal networking over a facilitated business lunch
WIBN networking is here to create a platform for like-minded women, who passionately drive their business forward and collaborate with others to help them achieve success.
WIBN is a business network organisation for women business owners and employed professionals, who network each month over a facilitated business lunch. Our members support and encourage each other through collaboration and the sharing of business contacts and opportunities. The meetings are structured and effective, whilst also being supportive and friendly!
As Women Business Owners we know that one person can transform your business but think what you could achieve with a tribe of supportive and passionate business owners?? At WIBN we recognise that often women lack relevant networking opportunities simply because they network in a different way to men!
Our monthly meetings are a fabulous mix of formal and informal networking which includes your own 60 secs pitch, a focused spotlight session from a member and lunch.Our philosophy in this group is simple – No sister left behind! Come along to our WIBN group as a visitor and experience the potential to grow your business in a more productive way.
WIBN has a professional exclusivity policy so it’s one profession per group – see below * . As long as your profession is not already represented you would be welcome to visit a group twice before deciding if you want to join.
WIBN is a monthly membership group and a 12 month commitment will be required after you have visited a maximum of two times. Full details and prices will be given at the meeting.
*in the event that your profession is already represented at your chosen meeting then the organiser saves the right to propose another place or date. If we cannot relocate you then a full refund will be given.
30apr10:0016:00Women's Health Champion Course (CPD Accredited)
30/04/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Periods, menopause,
They’re everyday realities for millions of women and they directly impact performance, engagement and retention.
But stigma, silence and a lack of knowledge mean many managers and HR professionals don’t know how to spot the signs or have the right conversations.
It’s time to change that.
Our Women’s Health Champion Training is designed to break the silence and build real, practical support in your organisation – every single day.
Delivered by two expert trainers, this engaging course covers:
✅ Menstrual health and managing period-related challenges
✅ Fertility, pregnancy, and baby loss (including returning to work)
✅ Gynaecological conditions like endometriosis, fibroids and PCOS
✅ Menopause and long-term wellbeing
✅ Practical strategies to create a truly inclusive culture
Date: Wednesday 30th April 2025
Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Place: Zoom
Cost: £495 per person
Or get in touch if you’d like us to create a bespoke course for your organisation.