Many parents will sympathise with the nightmare of juggling childcare around work. One single mum, who works as a pilot, has told how she has to fly her daughter to SWEDEN to get her to childcare. Maria Pettersson, from Chelmsford, Essex, has shared her story as a full-time working single mum in a bid to show how she juggles her high-flying career and parenthood.
The mum, 38, was determined not to give up her dream job when Alice, two, was born - and thanks to her job, she can easily make the long journeys. She is supported by her mum Kristina, 67, - who loves to have Alice stay - although she lives in Gothenburg, Sweden.
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