Gaby Hinsliff was political editor of the Observer, the Sunday sister paper of The Guardian, until she finally gave up MP interviews to be a full time mother. An honest look at the work/life balance mess that parents — even those in exciting, fulfilling careers — are struggling to cope with.
Mothers
Mothers are the only parents that matter, right?
When it comes to parenting, it’s mothers that score the brunt of the criticism, the longer jail terms for neglectful parenting and the media scorn. What, because men have traditionally been absent, expectations are low?
Expensive rides and underwhelmed city kids? It’s Showtime!
Because nothing says motherly love like a day at the Show, full of plastic items made by slave labour and food to rot the baby teeth off, says Catherine Deveny.
Mothers killing children: a cautionary tale
Last week’s ‘Cannibal Mom’ was perfect tabloid flodder. But the case says a lot more about young mothers and mental health than catchy headlines.
