The start of a new academic year is always a bit weird. Every parent I speak to has concerns for … More
Tag: challenges
A glimpse of the other side: lessons from looking after my sick husband
The past week has been an eye-opening experience for me. For once, I wasn’t the sickest person in the house! … More
Coeliac disease and summer food – 8 ways to make BBQs, buffets and picnics less stressful
I adore summer – sunshine on my face, beautiful gardens, strawberries-that-taste-like strawberries-should… and, until a couple of years ago, summer … More
I need to stop worrying about ‘letting people down’!
We have this silly phrase in my family that we use when one of us makes a minor mistake or … More
Your victories may be small – but they are still worth celebrating
This weekend was a bit of a washout for me. I have had the whole gamut of RA symptoms plus … More
Why extra-curricular activities can be a challenge for chronic parents
Small is now six years old, apparently the age at which after-school activities become the plague of family life. I’m … More
Choosing to lose the pressure to ‘be productive’
On Tuesday I rather ‘overdid it’ with a Pilates class (still loving it!), lots of walking and a shopping trip. … More
Chronic illness – the ultimate lesson in patience
At my GP surgery the other day, I overheard a mother talking to her young son, who must have been … More
‘The perfect day’ doesn’t have to be exhausting
This weekend has been a tough one. I had the kids on my own this Saturday, so got it into my … More
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