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S17 Ep9: Being a mum whilst running a country with Jacinda Ardern


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This week on The Netmums Podcast, Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry are joined by the remarkable Dame Jacinda Ardern, former Prime Minister of New Zealand and author of the memoir A Different Kind of Power. In this episode, Jacinda shares her unique experiences of balancing motherhood with the demands of leading a country, and parenting while in the public eye.
Jacinda opens up about the emotional juggle of early motherhood, the challenges of maternity leave, and the guilt that often accompanies working parents. She discusses her new picture book, Mum's Busy Work, which addresses the struggles parents face in managing work and family life, and how to communicate these challenges to children.

In this episode:
  • The realities of being a working mother in a high-profile role
  • Managing ‘Mum guilt’ and expectations as a parent
  • The importance of sharing the parental load between partners
  • How to maintain values and kindness in parenting
  • Advice for new parents returning to work after maternity leave

  • Jacinda’s book, Mum's Busy Work, is an inspiring and heartwarming book about the relationship between a working mum and her daughter.

    This episode is sponsored by Aldi Mamia

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    Proudly produced by Decibelle Creative / @decibelle_creative



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