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'I have no idea who will mind my children': Readers' stories of Ireland's childcare crisis
Cold sweats, guilt trips and Sunday Night Fear: The reality of life as a working parent
Column: Why am I working purely to keep my foot in the door?
Column: Motherhood, guilt and the fantasy of 'choice'
Column: The 'Mammy Wars' – do we judge each others' choices?
Column: Yes, I leave work on time – that doesn't mean I don't work hard
Childcare costs two-child families €16,500 annually
Column: Baby v Career – how to pick a path through the minefield of working motherhood