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Annabel Lee

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As seen in: Medium, MSN, MSN UK, Yahoo Life, Business Insider, Forbes, MSN Malaysia, MSN South Africa, Nature, The Guardian and
Freelance writer and comms consultant I write about work, parenting, health and wellbeing for places like Insider, Fit+Well and Well+Good

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I can't find summer care for my disabled son – so I have to drop £4,000 of work

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By Annabel Lee
| MSN Malaysia Verified
If you're a working parent one question has likely been popping up over the last few months – what are you doing with the kids over the school holidays? The juggle is very real – how do you entertain and care for your children for (at least) six weeks while also doing your job? Some people have colour-coded spreadsheets breaking down clubs and schedules, while others joke about needing a new mortgage to cover the cost of summer holiday camps. I unfortunately have neither.
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I can't find summer care for my disabled son – so I have to drop £4,000 of work

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By Annabel Lee
| MSN UK Verified
If you're a working parent one question has likely been popping up over the last few months – what are you doing with the kids over the school holidays? The juggle is very real – how do you entertain and care for your children for (at least) six weeks while also doing your job? Some people have colour-coded spreadsheets breaking down clubs and schedules, while others joke about needing a new mortgage to cover the cost of summer holiday camps. I unfortunately have neither.
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I tried to be a '90s butter mom.' I'm now a more present parent, but it also reminded me that social media is idealized. Original

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By Annabel Lee
| Business Insider Verified
My parenting style can be described as a tired mother, trying her best. My approach is mostly gentle and laid-back, with flashes of Type-A-style organization where I try to set boundaries. I love my kids, but often feel overstimulated and overwhelmed, as though, despite my best efforts, I'm not doing it right. So when videos of mothers wearing distressed denim while whipping up snacks and having fun with their children started popping up on my Instagram feed, I was enthralled.
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