Welcome to 'At home mums'

Deciding to stay home with the children can be a big step. For some mums it’s always been the plan to stop working when they have children, others postpone the final decision until maternity leave is over, 6 to 12 months into babyhood. For others, the stay at home decision isn’t made until they have their second or third child, when the balance of child care costs for multiple children verses earnings just doesn’t stack up, or the time just seems right.

Whatever the reason, there are thousands of women out there who have experienced major life change, not just through the birth of their baby but the change in lifestyle that accompanies motherhood and the change from being a working woman to being a mother.

This web site addresses some of the concerns and issues facing women with young children, from working from home, or finding that part time job, to what to do with the kids on a rainy day. It looks at our health and happiness and the balance between looking after our kids and looking after ourselves. It provides some practical help to get our busy lives organised and looks at child care options for those who want or need to get back into the workforce.