At my GP surgery the other day, I overheard a mother talking to her young son, who must have been … More
Tag: challenges
‘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
One giant leap for me – overcoming barriers to exercise
I went to a Pilates class this morning. Not a big deal for most people, but for me it was … More
How should I respond when medics make mistakes?
I’ll just start off by saying how much I value and support the UK’s National Health Service. Although it is … More
Are my symptoms all in my head?
I’ve had background aching in most of my joints for a few weeks now and it’s exhausting. The fatigue is … More
Making your home a haven
Until I had kids I was a very messy person. But when I began maternity leave after having Small, a … More
Food, glorious food!
I have a bit of an intense relationship with food. Since I was a child I have always had a … More
The sad demise of nap time
My amazing two-year old (Tiny) dropped her nap this summer. This is great – it makes days out easier, we … More
If you’ve got nothing nice to say…
I’ve had well-meaning members of the public offering (or sometimes jousting) their opinions about what my children need before. And … More