The Right Time to Have Kids (As a Teacher)
You have your student-kids, and now you’re thinking about having your own biological-kids. But when?
Read More »Category: Pregnancy and Motherhood
Critical Advice for Announcing Your Pregnancy at School
When you or your partner falls pregnant with your own child, your whole teaching dynamic will shift. So how and when do you announce your pregnancy to your school and your students?
Read More »4 Significant Ways Parenthood Changes Your Teacher Perspective
I never really considered if and how becoming a parent would change my perception of teaching.
Read More »Depleting Sick Leave Because of My Own Sick Children
When the illness of your own children impacts your teaching, how do you cope?
Read More »Adjusting to Being a Parent and a Teacher
2019 was my first year as both a teacher and a parent. What a year it was!
Read More »Knowing When To Step Back
My second pregnancy started half way through my first year back teaching after my first round of maternity leave – at a new school no less. This pregnancy progressed with more difficulty than my first, and I eventually had to…
Read More »Returning to Teaching
I have just under two months left of maternity leave. By a grand coincidence, I shall be returning to work at the beginning of the school year, which means I can start fresh along with the rest of the school,…
Read More »What It’s Like Being On Maternity Leave From School
Such a big change in routine and identity. Who knew I’d miss it so much!
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