January can feel loud — goals, resolutions, plans. For working parents, that noise is amplified by an ongoing mental load: work deadlines, children’s needs, logistics, routines, and the quiet pressure to “start the year strong”. This year, my January feels different. Instead of feeling energised and ready to push forward, I feel quieter, unmotivated, and behind. By becoming aware of that before adding more goals, I know I need time for repair . “You are not behind. You are no

Becoming a parent is transformative. In the beginning of 2025 , I surveyed over 100 parents  about their experience juggling work and family. Key findings reveal the depth of the emotional, practical, and professional adjustments parents face: identity shifts, emotional stress, and work-life tension. The good news? You can  ask for support proactively and create a sustainable balance between parenting and work. What Parents Feel Identity shifts : Who am I now? Emotional highs

When a baby is born, the world celebrates. There are smiles, gifts, visits, and so much love for this new little life. Yet in the quiet...