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Emma’s Diary Feature: As Mothers, Can We Really Have It All?
Partnering with Emma’s Diary has helped me reach so many prospective parents, newborn mums and toddler handlers. Working with this platform is one of my proudest writing achievements and I love having the opportunity to tackle controversial subjects. This blog is is an answer to a question I get asked frequently as a mother who works at home with their baby. As mothers, can we really have it all? Before I became a mum, I really didn’t give this question much thought. I watched fellow women of around my age boss motherhood, hold down jobs, and share happy family snaps on their social media. I didn’t think twice about the juggle or the guilt.…
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Emma’s Diary Feature: The Juxtaposition Of Motherhood
Today’s blog post is another featured writing piece from Emma’s Diary. I’ve never known a feeling like it – being a mum is the most incredible, amazing and fulfilling thing I’ve ever done but that doesn’t mean that it’s not also the toughest, hardest and most emotional job I’ve ever had. Social media and celebrities will have you believe that motherhood is all lovely lunches, snoozy cuddles on the sofa, bouncing back, glamorous days out and full night’s sleep. I was guilty of feeling less than adequate in the early days (and still now, often, ten months in) when I’d swipe through Instagram and see glossy images of mums who seem to…




