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23/03/2017
Call For More Support For Working Mothers
Parenting NI is calling for more support for working mums.
The charity has partnered with Women in Business to host a special event for working mums to provide an opportunity for networking and discussion on what could be done to help support better work-life balance for families.
Parenting NI is highlighting the challenges mums face in the workplace and is calling on employers to place a greater emphasis on supporting their employees who are parents.
Charlene Brooks, Interim CEO at Parenting NI, said: "Pressures on families are ever increasing and the added stress that can come along with being a working parent means it can often take its toll on our health and wellbeing.
"Mums who are working have told Parenting NI they feel guilty about going out to work and worry that not being around as much as they might like could have a negative impact on their children.
"Although this is an understandable concern, mums can take comfort in the fact that research tells us differently. Having a mother who works is beneficial for children, especially girls whose mothers have careers in business or are professionals."
The event is taking place at the Maryville Tea Rooms on Thursday, 22 March from 1pm.
(CD/JP)
The charity has partnered with Women in Business to host a special event for working mums to provide an opportunity for networking and discussion on what could be done to help support better work-life balance for families.
Parenting NI is highlighting the challenges mums face in the workplace and is calling on employers to place a greater emphasis on supporting their employees who are parents.
Charlene Brooks, Interim CEO at Parenting NI, said: "Pressures on families are ever increasing and the added stress that can come along with being a working parent means it can often take its toll on our health and wellbeing.
"Mums who are working have told Parenting NI they feel guilty about going out to work and worry that not being around as much as they might like could have a negative impact on their children.
"Although this is an understandable concern, mums can take comfort in the fact that research tells us differently. Having a mother who works is beneficial for children, especially girls whose mothers have careers in business or are professionals."
The event is taking place at the Maryville Tea Rooms on Thursday, 22 March from 1pm.
(CD/JP)
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