Real Stories

Real stories from real parents to inspire you.

I love my regional lifestyle but the juggle is still real

I love my regional lifestyle but the juggle is still real. Returning full-time to her career in agrifinance soon after parental leave was not in …

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I left a dazzling career in New York City to pursue a labour of love

Many mamas would agree that after giving birth your priorities change. You start adulting hard, your heart overflows with love and empathy, and you may …

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How I navigated my IVF journey while working full-time

IVF treatment requires a significant time commitment, and many women find it tough fitting it in with full-time or inflexible work schedules. Deciding whether or …

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How the mama of a child with special needs finds peace and purpose in her extraordinary motherhood journey

Receiving a diagnosis of disability or additional needs for your child can come at a tremendous shock for parents, along with an onset of worry …

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How parental leave changed my life and why other dads should take it too

Now, this is what we call a hands-on dad! Taking advantage of the gender-neutral parental leave offered by his employer, PwC, Blake Woodward took nine …

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Job sharing is the secret to our work-life integration

Joanne Cheng and Chinetta Ren are job share partners whose early careers in the banking world led them along a similar path. After motherhood provoked …

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