The influence of cannot be understated when we look at modern , parenting trends, and, in general, the mainstream outlook on life as a parent. Whether it's a celebrity speaking out against certain aspects of parenting, , or it's celebrities popularising new trends, like has done, we're all inspired by A-listers in some aspect. And it's great to see those names we love speak up for the rest of us and use their platform to highlight the struggles many parents less fortunate than them face.
That's why, when Stacey Solomon stood up for working parents on the panel earlier this week, she received an outpouring of support. Making a return to the show earlier this week after taking time off to enjoy downtime with her family, the 35-year-old TV personality passionately discussed the topics of remote working and how it's enabled many to get closer to her dream of being a stay-at-home parent. Talking about how flexible working arrangements have been a godsend for families with children, letting them save on and increasing , and has also let parents spend more time with their kids, she clashed with fellow presenter Denise Welch who voiced her opinion that the "country is collapsing" because everyone is working from home, leaving many businesses struggle to get staff.
Stacey asked Welch is she 'really' believed remote working was the root cause of the staffing issues she spoke about, suggesting that it was more likely that zero-hour contracts which offer no job security or consistency th.
