The challenges of modern parenting and how to manage them

The challenges facing modern parents are myriad; from separation anxiety to reconciling technology with a happy and carefree childhood. Our panel of working mothers discuss these issues and how they are choosing to handle them.

Tamara Ecclestone, a businesswoman and devoted mother, has revealed her new business venture Fifi & Friends: the parenting content site and baby products of the same name that mark her foray into the parenting lifestyle world. Inspired by her daughter, Sophia (Fifi), the brand launched in April 2017, first with its content hub, catering to parents across the various stages of parenthood. The collection of natural and effective bath & body products, launching soon will be announced across social media and the Fifi & Friends content hub, seeing the second wave of the brand come to fruition.

Lisa Oxenham is an award-winning writer, stylist and art director, and is one of the country’s top beauty editors and the Beauty and Style Director at Marie Claire. A well-respected stylist and art director she travels the globe to shoot with the highest calibre of photographers, make-up artists, hairstylists, influencers and celebrities creating timeless images. She also has the privilege of interviewing some of the world’s most renowned and influential women, scientists and nutritionists. With over 15 years of editorial experience in beauty, health and wellbeing Lisa is also a popular brand consultant providing insight on new product development and PR and marketing strategies. Lisa has a one year old daughter called Eliza Tiger and is striving to feed her a nourishing, superfood diet while pampering her with a natural bathing routine.

Grace Timothy is a freelance writer specialising in beauty and parenting. She’s spent over a decade contributing to Vogue, Glamour, Sunday Times Style, The Telegraph’s Stella Magazine, Red and more. Her first book, MUM FACE - a memoir about motherhood and identity - is out in February.