What to do with a soggy loaf? Milking the good from our mistakes

I spent a long time this morning baking a loaf of bread. Decent gluten-free bread is the coeliac Holy Grail … 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

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

“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

Encouraging exhausted parents: 4 comments that help

They say being a parent is the hardest job in the world. It’s day four of the Easter holidays and … More

Lessons about value from my little ones

Tidying my children’s bedroom last week, I sighed as I looked at the ‘junk’ building up on the windowsill. Small, … More

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

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

Changing my attitude to changing my plans: 5 tips from a change-a-phobe

I love an itinerary. For several years I made a printed “Christmas calendar” for me and my husband to make … More