children

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She returned to teaching about four years ago, following an eight-year break to have her children.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

At the weekends, Tickner tries to structure her time to allow herself to spend as much time as possible with her children while doing school work.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Tickner says some schools struggle to facilitate part-time or flexible staff, because of the need to have enough staff in school with the children each day.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Seven in 10 of those responding said they had considered leaving teaching because of the impact of their work commitments on their children, the union says.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

It was the worst night of the year—when human children came from all over the village to surround Clare’s wood.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman