Wow, it’s been a while since I posted anything! The last few months have been full of change for me … More
Tag: challenges
Today has enough worries (and joys) of its own
For the first few weeks of lockdown I found my mind didn’t really stray beyond the madness of the current … More
Growing a generation in lockdown: dreaming dreams for our children
I want to talk a bit about my small people today. Tiny is now four and Small is seven and … More
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
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
More than wishful thinking – putting hope into practice
I use the word ‘hope’ all the time, but rarely think about it’s meaning. It’s one of those slippery words that’s … More
Diabetes, 17 ways
It’s World Diabetes Day today! And it’s also almost exactly 17 years since I was diagnosed with type 1. I’ve … More
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
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
The Chronic Parent 