@thismorning: Self-made businesswoman Emma Grede opens up about being a “three-hour mum” and why she believes parents shouldn’t feel guilty about it.

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michec6
Miche 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇵 :
I never skip an Emma Grede vid. She's spot on!
2026-05-01 06:00:39
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chunkharry9
Alis :
It is the same for most working mums!! She speaks for all of us x
2026-04-30 18:13:50
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fraggle1975
Sarah 🇬🇧 :
Totally agree with her. I was the same. My kids are 26 & 21 & my relationship with both of them is extremely close & solid. Being a 3 hour mum has not negatively affected them in the slightest.
2026-05-01 06:15:28
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_noah_clara
Noah :
she just described any parent with the 9-5 type job it's not ground breaking..
2026-05-02 14:22:24
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paris.kk4
Paris KK :
Shes telling the truth , which is why I choose to spend time with my kids over than full time work ..you cant have both
2026-05-01 06:17:20
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thoughtsofacoparent
Thoughts of a co-parent :
She’s amazing. It’s not about how much time she has, it’s how present she is in it.
2026-05-01 06:42:38
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riatiernaeve
Ria Robinson :
I was worried at the start, relieved by the end
2026-05-02 20:12:14
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annielockwood_
ANNIE LOCKWOOD :
What about the children’s needs ?
2026-04-30 17:55:26
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ayshia_travels
Ayshia :
Kids are at school/nursery in the day. They’re only with nannies or childminders for a few hours until the parents collect them or come home. People need to calm down. lol
2026-05-01 09:07:25
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gemmakalice
Gemma :
love this, agree with everything she's saying
2026-04-30 18:25:10
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workinglondonmama
workinglondonmama :
Think this was one of the best interviews - thank you for raising all the right questions!
2026-04-30 18:57:41
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houseofazzo
houseofazzo :
both my parents worked. having a 3 hour Mum was my normal.
2026-05-02 06:08:50
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rebeccafinnegan32
Becca 📚🧡 :
So many unrealistic expectations are placed on mothers. Myself and my husband both work full time to provide our children with experiences in life. Yet as their mum, I’m the one being asked “ don’t you feel bad “ for not being there every hour of the day. It horrible missing sports days but taking them on holidays abroad and allowing them to do the hobbies they like provides them with, in my opinion, more beneficial life experiences.
2026-05-01 06:06:51
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pau150426
Pau :) :
just search for Attract Without Chasing by Luna SoIstice(thank me later)
2026-04-30 17:16:47
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amymcgarva
Amy McGarva :
Ugh I love her SO MUCH
2026-05-01 07:44:15
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georginabrass
Georgina :
I can relate to this so much, thank you 🙌
2026-04-30 17:51:37
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hayley.lewis4
HAYLEY LEWIS :
She’s absolutely spot on! Well said Emma!
2026-05-01 17:29:59
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lizdeanameri
Liz :
So honest !! She’s mint !!
2026-05-05 15:25:22
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annacrook1
Anna | Boy Mama :
I’ve read her book and her ‘3 hour parenting’ is not at all what that means. Her trade off method has been so helpful to me. She’s trying to bring women up not put women down!
2026-05-01 06:17:56
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terryandwinter
Jess&HerLabs :
We’re all sinking in the same ship regardless of whether you run a business or trying to hold a job. What a lovely woman 👸
2026-05-01 05:59:16
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user9291027461779
jo :
I wouldn’t have had kids if I’d have had to work
2026-05-04 07:17:35
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mumplus_app
Kia | mum+ :
Her eye squint at Ben’s questions 🤣 love it. Each mum to their own! 💓
2026-05-05 18:10:17
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leahcarr1801
Life with LMO :
She is absolutely right!🤍
2026-05-01 16:53:04
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lucyjcullis
lucyjcullis :
It’s about quality not quantity- working parents do their best
2026-05-03 12:20:39
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amyxo235
🧚‍♂️ :
This is amazing and refreshing x
2026-05-01 06:04:05
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