You’ve probably been offered this nugget of wisdom at some point when you’ve been unwell or exhausted: “Make sure you…
Everything changes but you
Wow, it’s been a while since I posted anything! The last few months have been full of change for me…
Shifting sands: how Covid could help us make peace with uncertainty
Well hello there! It’s been a while hasn’t it? I’ve had a few blog posts in my head recently, but…
What to do with a soggy loaf? Milking the good from our mistakes
I spent a long time this morning baking a loaf of bread. Decent gluten-free bread is the coeliac Holy Grail…
“We won’t forget you” – the vaccine, chronic illness and a question of trust
Covid-19 has shone a light on many latent issues in our culture, social systems and personal responses. One thing it…
Are there any parents in the audience? Considering the other side of the screen in online learning
When I found out the kids wouldn’t be returning to school after the Christmas hols I cried, a lot. My…
The infuriating opportunity of Groundhog day
The other night my husband and I found ourselves watching that 90s classic Groundhog Day. A few minutes in I…
Productivity and the pandemic
Well it’s all ramped up again in the UK as Covid-19 cases rise and lockdown 2 begins. After the relative…
Shielding in the wild and the strain of micro-decisions
For an ‘ex-shielder’, the months of April and September feel a bit like chalk and cheese. Back in the Spring…
The Chronic Parent 