Speaker for parents' forum

[Monkey]

I am hoping you EDF mums and dads will once again be able to help me. I am launching a parents' forum at my workplace to support parents and promote an environment in which they can socialise and talk about all things children. I am looking for someone to speak at the forum's launch. I invited the mumsnet founders but have not heard back yet and that was always a bit of a long shot. Any ideas? I don't really have a budget so I am rideally looking for someone to come and speak for free - maybe an author promoting a new book for example. All ideas welcome. Thank you.

[nylonmeals]

I would ask Gaby Hinsliff (ex political editor of Observer), got a book out on modern parenting and finding wrk-life harmony. The book is called Half a Husband and a really interesting read http://www.amazon.co.uk/Half-Wife-Working-Familys-Getting/dp/product-description/0701185988 She is on Twitter and seems to respond to people's questions etc

Also meant to be a great public speaker

[Monkey]

Thank you!

[gwod]

The founder of this company Lorraine Thomas is an SE22 lady, I think she speaks specifically on the benefits to employers of meeting the needs of parents in the workplace, and also deals with work life balance issues for parents.

http://www.theparentcoachingacademy.com/

[sb]

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[nylonmeals]

ALso you could try the founder of JoJo Maman Bebe who is a local-ish mum, Clapham I think http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/pu+jojo-maman-bebe+Our-Story+1