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Parental Favouritism, Work-life Balance, Women in Business

How natural is it for a parent to have a favourite child and should you acknowledge it? We hear from one mother who talks about the taboo subject. Presented by Jane Garvey.

How natural is it for a parent to have a favourite child and should you acknowledge it? We hear from one mother who talks about the taboo subject. One Conservative MP has openly expressed her frustration at her lack of promotion from the backbenches. She's just one of a larger group of women MPs from the 2010 intake who are keen to get ahead. How likely are they to get a foot on the ladder in the next government reshuffle? The term work life balance is much used but does it fudge the necessary choices that have to be made as a working mother? In Women in Business we catch up with inventor Tanya Ewing and her mentor. Presented by Jane Garvey.

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  • Having it all – Should we get beyond the concept of work life balance?

    Does this talk of balance fudge the choice that has to be made between meaningful paid work and the time spent at home? Journalists Gaby Hinsliff and Heather McGregor discuss.

    Duration: 10:03

  • Women in business: Tanya Ewing and Nora Senior

    Tanya catches up with her mentor Nora and they give a talk to pupils at Craigclowan Preparatory School in her home town of Perth. Judy Merry reports.

    Duration: 11:53

  • "Awkward squad" and the chance of promotion

    What can women MPs do to improve their chances of that longed for government job in reshuffle? Journalist Gaby Hinsliff and Nushka Asthana, Chief Political Correspondent, The Times discuss.

    Duration: 07:20

  • Sibling rivalry and parental preference

    According to science editor Jeffrey Kluger it is not only natural for a parent to have a favourite child, but inevitable. Jeffrey Kluger and senior family therapist Minna Daum discuss.

    Duration: 12:09

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  • Mon 9 Jan 2012 10:00
    ±«Óãtv Radio 4

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