Working parents rarely tell you they're struggling.
The numbers do.
As heard on BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour Ā· Host of the podcast Raising Kids with Love and Boundaries
The reality for working parents
Nearly three-quarters of UK families now have both parents working. Yet most organisations provide little or no support for what happens when employees leave the office.
The result is a hidden toll. Parents arriving at work having barely slept, carrying the weight of a difficult morning, managing guilt about time away from their children, or dreading the evening ahead. They are committed to their jobs and committed to their families, and stretching to meet both.
Support beyond parental leave
Many organisations now offer excellent support around parental leave and the return to work. But the pressure on parents doesn't stop when they come back. Mornings, bedtimes, meltdowns and constant negotiation take a real toll, often for years.
That's where Camilla comes in. She supports parents through the years that follow.
The business case for supporting parents
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Productivity: Parents who feel supported bring their full attention to work. Less mental load at home means more energy and focus at their desk.
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Retention: 35% of working parents considered leaving their job within the past year. Parenting support shows genuine care for your people, building loyalty and helping you keep experienced talent.
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Attracting talent: 73% of working parents look at an employer's family-friendly policies before accepting a new role or promotion. Meaningful support makes you the employer they choose.
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Reduced wellbeing costs: Stressed parents are more likely to take mental health-related sick days. Practical support at home helps reduce both absence and presenteeism.
Figures from the Modern Families Index 2025
What Camilla Offers
Talks and Workshops
Delivered in person or online, tailored to your workforce, and can be streamed or recorded for colleagues in other offices. Ideal for parent and carer networks, wellbeing weeks and lunch-and-learns. Popular topics include:
- How to Get Your Child to Listen Without Nagging or Shouting
- Tantrums and Rudeness: What's Behind Them and What to Do
- Managing Morning Mayhem and Bedtime Battles
- Connection and Boundaries: Raising Confident, Secure Children
Drop-in Problem-Solving Sessions
A day of confidential one-to-one sessions, each 30 to 40 minutes, in person or online. Parents bring a specific challenge and leave with practical solutions they can use that evening.
A straightforward way for your organisation to offer meaningful support and gather real feedback on the impact.
Calm and Confident Parenting at Work
A group programme combining self-paced video modules with live sessions led by Camilla.
Employees work through the content in their own time, with regular live sessions to ask questions, share experiences and get practical guidance.
Confidential 1:1 Coaching
Private, in-depth coaching for individual employees who would benefit from more tailored support.
Can be offered as an employee benefit or alongside return-to-work support.
Complimentary Consultation
AĀ focused conversation where Camilla listens carefully to understand your organisation's situation, the profile of your working parents, and the specific challenges they face.
From there, she'll give you a clear sense of what kind of support would make the most difference and how it could work in practice for your people.
Book A Time To Talk To CamillaAbout Camilla
As the founder of My Parenting Solutions and a mother of four, now grown up, Camilla knows what it means to be ambitious, hardworking and a parent, and how stretched that combination can leave even the most capable people.
Before dedicating her career to parenting support, Camilla spent years as a training and development professional working with McKinsey, Goldman Sachs and PwC.
She has since spent over 20 years helping thousands of parents feel calmer and more confident at home, including parents from Citibank, Blackstone, Clifford Chance, Accenture and Credit Suisse.
She has appeared twice on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour, hosts the podcast Raising Kids with Love and Boundaries, and her clients consistently describe working with her as life-changing.
"Parents don't leave their children at the office door, and they don't leave their work at the front door either. When parents feel calmer and more confident at home, it shows up in everything they do."
Camilla McGill
Camilla is quite simply phenomenal at what she does.
We worked on getting my kids into good routines, always feeling happy and secure in themselves.
The difference was immediate. As a full-time working mum she has helped me to find a balance and to parent my kids in a way that makes them all feel special.
Laura Coady, Senior Managing Director, Blackstone
"If anyone is thinking of asking Camilla to give a talk at their organisation, I would highly recommend her."
Camilla was a pleasure to work with. She had a professional approach and her communication and attention to detail were superb.
Our parents loved her workshop. Her experience as a coach and as a mother of 4 made everyone leave feeling inspired.
Kelly Hambleton, Credit Suisse
Watch this video where Camilla explains how she can work with your organisation.
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Book A Time To Talk To CamillaFeedback aboutĀ Camilla'sĀ coaching
Camilla is nothing short of brilliant, giving me a fresh perspective and new ways of thinking that have shown me how to become a better father and have a calmer, happier family life.
She helped me understand the root cause of the issues as well as tools for overcoming them. I was extremely grateful for her help and can certainly recommend her advice.
Jack Garrett, partner at Ashcombe Advisors
