Freelance communities for self-employed parents Being self-employed can be a lonely old ride, and even more so when you’re a parent. We’ve all been there — you know, frantically trying to explain what we do to a bemused uncle Tony while our kids claw at our ankles...
Podcasts for freelancers with kids You know the drill. Freelance family life is chaotic and exhausting… finding the time to watch one dance on this week’s Strictly feels like a never-ending puzzle, let alone consuming a blog post or watching a video longer...
How to survive the school holidays as a freelancer Aaah, the million-dollar freelance parent question: How do you survive having your kids at home over the school holidays when you’ve got a shit-tonne of client work to do? Well, fear not! So many of us in the DIFTK...
The things you need to start a freelance business around your family So, you’re thinking about starting a freelance business? Woop! You know it’s going to be a challenge (even if a flippin’ exciting one!) but with the added pressure of having little people to feed —...
How to plan your maternity leave as a self-employed freelancer Congratulations! You’re bringing a new life into the world. *Cue confetti!* We know that however excited you are, having a baby is daunting. And when you add a freelance career into the mix — hello,...
Working 9-3: Getting work done during school hours You’d have thought that having a child in school meant all the time in the world to focus, right? But for lots of freelance parents, figuring out how to work in school hours can actually be a bit of a challenge. By...
Applying for Maternity Allowance: The sh*t you need to know I love a bit of pizza, but dear god if I hear Vivaldi’s Four Seasons one more time I might actually cry. Why? Because I spent most of my second pregnancy in my pants (36 weeks pregnant in a heatwave anyone?)...
Is that a legit business expense? When I run for President of This Ball of Rock We Call Earth, I’d promise to make a few changes for freelance and self-employed parents. Government-backed weekly delivery of tea bags? Done. 30 hours free childcare from birth? Hell yes....
What to do when your partner isn’t supportive of your freelance business Ugh. The fact you’ve found yourself here, needing to read this, sucks. We’re sorry that you’re having to deal with the negativity from someone you care about, while also riding the...
