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Work-life Balance

Is there such a thing as 'work-life' balance - or put another way, do you 'live to work' or 'work to live'? For men who are in paid work, it is difficult to find a balance between being at work and spending enough time at home. Children do not stay young for long and the time you do have with them is precious - but how do you find that time? Having children is not cheap - how do you work enough to provide for all their 'needs' (latest clothes, shoes, mobile phones etc.) and spend time with them - which is more important? It could be argued that men are programmed to work, yet there is more to life than earning money. These articles will support you in finding your 'balance' and help prioritise your life to ensure both you and your family are getting the best of you.

Three in five parents spend less than 10 minutes a day helping their children with homework.

Almost three in five parents spend less than 10 minutes a day helping their children with homework, a survey claims.

The poll found that the pressures of work and running a household leave many parents with little time to spend on learning with their child.

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Devon village named best place for families

A historic farming village between Dartmoor and Exmoor has been named the best place in England and Wales to bring up children.

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Clegg unveils plan for couples to share maternity leave

The Deputy Prime Minister will this morning outline plans to allow couples to share maternity leave.

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Working mothers spend 81 minutes a day looking after their children.

workingmumWorking mothers in Britain spend just 81 minutes each day looking after their children - including mealtimes - a report has found.

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UK near bottom of league for 'family friendly' policies

league_for_family_policiesBritain is one of least family-friendly countries in the developed world, a report has found.

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