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

I went to a Pilates class this morning. Not a big deal for most people, but for me it was … More

I’ll just start off by saying how much I value and support the UK’s National Health Service. Although it is … More

I’ve had background aching in most of my joints for a few weeks now and it’s exhausting. The fatigue is … More

Until I had kids I was a very messy person. But when I began maternity leave after having Small, a … More

I have a bit of an intense relationship with food. Since I was a child I have always had a … More

My amazing two-year old (Tiny) dropped her nap this summer. This is great – it makes days out easier, we … More

I’ve had well-meaning members of the public offering (or sometimes jousting) their opinions about what my children need before. And … More