Discriminating against pregnant women is not just wrong, it’s foolish

Women are still hit by the motherhood penalty at work, with lower wages and stalled careers. If men did more childcare this would change, says Rowan Davies, head of policy at Mumsnet

Helena Morrissey: ‘We have nine children. I plan every day on a whiteboard’

The 51-year-old head of personal investing at Legal & General on juggling work and family, shunning meetings and switching off with pilates

How to avoid the Sunday night blues

Steer clear of the familiar dread, says Sharmadean Reid, by making the most of weekends and nailing your Monday morning

Homeopathic ‘scams’ could be advertised on prime-time television

Consumer advocate warns lack of regulation could lead public to fall for ‘loopy claims’

Yes, Jacinda Ardern can combine work with a baby – but it’s not for every woman

With enough support, the New Zealand PM will certainly be able to continue to work as a new parent. But women who choose to be full-time mothers should not be made to feel ashamed

How to make a big career change

First, develop an unwavering self-belief, says Sharmadean Reid. Then swot up - you need to know your stuff

The Guardian view on a caring capitalism: healing an unhappy society

Editorial: It is time to base the economy on a more rounded view of human nature than that one that just considers individuals as selfish calculators of utility

Travel insurance: make sure you have proper cover, or face a hefty bill

Foreign Office highlights cases such as an £80,000 bill for a broken hip to encourage holidaymakers to take out policies

Why wasn’t my Virgin Active discount fit for purpose?

After buying Vitality Health insurance my membership fee should have been cut

The joy and relief of saying no: how I learned to stop worrying and turn people down

At first, saying yes to everything was a boon to my social life and my career. Then my workload started to get out of hand and I became racked with guilt