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Losing self-doubt and the pressure to ‘get it right’ might help us through Covid-19

I don’t know if it’s a universal human phenomenon or a product of our busy, share-everything-online modern culture. But sometimes, … More

advice, challenges, children, community, comparison, confidence, contentment, coping, covid-19, guilt, kindness, lockdown, parenting, resilience, resolutions

When self-discipline involves skipping the gym to go back to bed

I was in a crazy rush to get to my weekly Pilates class this morning (when I say weekly, that’s … More

advice, challenges, chronic illness, decisions, discipline, exercise, health, rest, sleep, wellbeing

More than wishful thinking – putting hope into practice

I use the word ‘hope’ all the time, but rarely think about it’s meaning. It’sĀ one of those slippery words that’s … More

advice, challenges, chronic illness, discipline, hope, reaction

Health awareness raising – using our voices wisely

Raising awareness of chronic conditions is vital and social media has hugely increased the reach these messages can have. But … More

advice, challenges, coeliac disease, family, friends, health, kindness, reaction, rheumatoid arthritis, sharing, type 1 diabetes, understanding

Being “that” parent, or “that” patient – why reputation shouldn’t trump resolve

The start of a new academic year is always a bit weird. Every parent I speak to has concerns for … More

advice, anxiety, appointments, challenges, children, family, friends, health, parenting, reaction, school, teachers, understanding

“Is it kind? Is it helpful? Is it funny?” 3 questions for reflection for kids (and adults)

We’re currently trying to help our six-year old Small understand when something is a joke, and when it’s not. It’s … More

advice, children, chronic illness, family, friends, pain, parenting, reaction, understanding

7 tips on pregnancy with diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis

Seeing those little pink lines on a pregnancy test is incredibly exciting – but when you have a chronic illness, … More

advice, children, chronic illness, parenting, pregnancy, rheumatoid arthritis, support, type 1 diabetes
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