Six parents discuss finding the perfect work/life balance

Did you realise over Christmas that you had to do something about work/life balance? Flexible working makes sense as childcare costs are reduced, but what are the pros and cons of the different options? Andrea Mara talks to six parents about the choices they’ve made

TO PARAPHRASE someone who said if far better than I could: working 9 to 5 — it’s enough to drive you crazy if you let it. And indeed for many working parents, finding creative ways to spend more time with their children becomes a primary goal. Part-time, flexi-time, job-share — which type is best? Here we speak to six parents who work flexibly, to discover the pros and cons of each option.