KindHaus in the Press
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As a first-time mum from London, Ann-Marie Kinlock—who is launching KindHaus, a co-working space and childcare service for new mothers—navigated financial hardships in early motherhood before creating a business to empower other mums. Here, she shares her journey.
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“To suggest that Maternity Pay has ‘gone too far’ is shocking,” argues Kinlock, adding, “In a country that claims to be developed, women with children under the age of five are highly impacted by financial hardship”. Kinlock isn't wrong. A survey by Open Study College found that one in three working parents have to make significant career sacrifices in order to afford childcare, and 22% agreed that the system is specifically unfair on working mums.​
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[Note: Ann-Marie did not give up her career due to sleep deprivation. We've asked Metro to correct this error]
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Ann-Marie Kinlock was looking for a haven away from home where she could relax with her kids without worrying if they were being too noisy. Realising her local community in Hackney, London, needed more family-friendly spaces, she founded Kindhaus in December 2022, an indoor playground for kids and coworking space for busy parents.
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Ann-Marie Kinlock was looking for a haven away from home where she could relax with her kids without worrying if they were being too noisy. Realising her local community in Hackney, London, needed more family-friendly spaces, she founded Kindhaus in December 2022, an indoor playground for kids and coworking space for busy parents.
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