You’ve probably been offered this nugget of wisdom at some point when you’ve been unwell or exhausted: “Make sure you … More
Author: Lotty
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
“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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
The Chronic Parent 