Mums that rock – Sarah Tankel Ellis – London

How do you great balance between work and motherhood? Organisation is key… I have set days and times to do everything otherwise I would be a complete mess! And also a very supportive family who help me out so much.

what is your favourite meal to cook for the family? Sadly cooking isn’t my strongest skill but there’s nothing I love more than having my family over for a traditional friday night dinner. Chicken soup, roast chicken the lot!

what three items do you always have in your bag when out with your kids? Water wipes, lots of nappies & his favourite robot toy!

How would you describe your parenting style? Hands on & routined is what’s worked best for us. I love our daily schedule which is full of lots of play time & also sleep time!

what have you found to be the hardest part of your motherhood journey? For me it was the anxiety which I felt after giving birth, I literally had no clue what I was doing & after a difficult labour & an emergency caesarian I felt like a total mess but it’s amazing how your motherly instincts take over and you muddle through those early stages. Each day you learn so much & it gets that little bit easier.

what is the best part of motherhood? Everything! I’ve found it so hard but so rewarding at the same time, I love watching his daily developments and his personality taking shape. I never knew you I could love a little thing so much but Lenny has completed me & being a Mummy is the best thing in the world.