How to Find a Healthy Work-Life Balance

British families are finding it harder than ever to balance their home and work lives, according to a new survey. The Supernanny team asks Mums how they are coping with work - inside the home and out!

Work and Family - the delicate balancing act

British families are finding it harder than ever to balance their home and work lives, according to a new survey released this week.

The British Social Attitudes report found that 8 out of 10 working women and men yearn to spend more time with their families. They also feel under pressure, with 92% of full time employees saying they sometimes feel stressed about work.

Supernanny blogger and Mum Sue Macleod works four days a week as a marketing manager in London. She says the multiple demands of a family and job can be overwhelming. “We’re all trying to be Superwoman. You could hire help with everything – washing, ironing, picking up kids… but I would feel a failure if I didn’t do all that as well.”

Between careers, commutes and housework, Sue finds it hard to spend quality time with her family. “In a big city like London, you work long hours then have a one hour commute each way. By the time you get home you have an hour with the kids before they go to sleep – it’s just not enough!”

Sue Macleod with her daughterWe asked four mums for their tips on keeping the balance... 

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