If you have recently returned from maternity or paternity leave, the chances are you are struggling with a lack of sleep, a twice daily race to get baby and/or young children ready (and happy) for childcare, the challenge of trying to dress yourself vaguely appropriately for the business day ahead (and ensuring you spot the stains on shoulders and legs before your first meeting), and the issue of making a swift emotional transit from ‘parent' to ‘professional' after the morning mayhem.

Even if your children are older now, you are often still faced with disturbed sleep, daily negotiations to get your children out of bed, into their school clothes and out of the door without too many tears and raised voices.

And this is all well and good as long as you, your partner and children aren't ill, your car breaks down, your train is delayed or your forget your wallet.

Your Working Parents support programme will offer you everything you need to know to make your time at work productive and your family life happy:

Facts:	Everything you need to know about being a working parent, all in one place.
Advice:	Read the latest thinking from our research and our experts on supporting your emotional wellbeing and maintaining effective communication skills.
Ask an Expert:	Post a question directly to our diverse Panel of Experts.
Learn More:	Details of workshops available to your company, as well as tip sheets and recommended reading.