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A New Way for Mothers

Louise Webster

Reclaim your professional identity by using school hours to build a flexible, fulfilling career that fits alongside motherhood.

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A New Way for Mothers

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A New Way for Mothers (2017) offers mothers a practical approach to returning to work or building a business while their children are at school. Louise Webster shows how to identify one’s skills, find flexible work, start a venture, and balance family life with personal goals. The book encourages mothers to use their talents with confidence during school hours.

Key ideas

  • School hours can become a practical window for returning to work or building a business without giving up time with your children.
  • The first step is to identify your own skills, so you know what you can offer.
  • Flexible work exists, and the book shows mothers how to find roles that fit around family life.
  • Starting your own venture is presented as a realistic option for mothers, not only for people with no family duties.
  • Balancing family life with personal goals is part of the plan, and the book encourages mothers to use their talents with confidence.

About the author

Louise Webster is a British career and work-life balance expert, a mother of two, and the founder of Beyond the School Run, a platform that supports parents seeking flexible work.

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Who is A New Way for Mothers for?

It is written for mothers who want to return to work or start a business while their children are at school. It suits anyone looking to rebuild a professional identity alongside family life.

What is the main idea of A New Way for Mothers by Louise Webster?

The main idea is that mothers can use school hours to build a flexible, fulfilling career. Webster shows how to identify your skills, find flexible work, start a venture, and balance family with personal goals.

How long is the Durar summary of A New Way for Mothers?

The Durar summary takes about 15 minutes to read or listen to. It covers the book's practical approach to returning to work or starting a business around school hours.

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