There is incredibly important yet untapped talent among mothers who have replaced career aspirations or creative outlets with family priority. Those women who have put their interests on hold to care for their children face a huge challenge in re-connecting with the professional world again in a way that recognizes their needs to continue to be available for their children.

This book will provide inspiration, encouragement, and a step-by-step approach for every mother wishing to engage their talents during the hours their children are at school. This book has strategies and tips for all aspects of life—from finding the right type of work to supporting your health—to help moms find purpose and balance through the crucial preschool years and beyond.

Louise is a mother of 2 children (aged 9 & 6) and passionate about the potential collective talent of parents across the world, she launched Beyondtheschoolrun.com in March 2012 to help un-lock the talents and skills of parents for their wellbeing and the wellbeing of society. The enterprise has developed a strong community of parents; been featured in a range of media and received two invitations to No.10 Downing Street. Louise won ‘Britain’s Top Real Role Model 2014’ and has been invited to judge the competition in 2015.

Louise has become a spokesperson on the subject of mothers and work, speaking at conferences, commenting in press articles and writing articles for press such as The Guardian.