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Tag: covid-19

“Can we just have some precedented times now, please?”

I saw this very relatable quote on Twitter yesterday. After the disruption of Covid-19 (which we need to remember, is … More

children, communication, compassion, covid-19, economy, family, government, Liz Truss, pandemic, parenting, politics, tax, Ukraine, war

A wall of hearts and a reminder to remember

Today was my first day in the office (since having started my job in September!) and I decided to take … More

covid-19, family, forgiveness, grief, loss, love, pandemic, thankfulness, understanding

Shifting sands: how Covid could help us make peace with uncertainty

Well hello there! It’s been a while hasn’t it? I’ve had a few blog posts in my head recently, but … More

changes, chronic illness, coronavirus, covid-19, disappointment, lockdown, plans, uncertainty

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

children, covid-19, forgiveness, homeschool, learning, life lessons, lockdown, mistakes, parenthood, parenting, patience

“We won’t forget you” – the vaccine, chronic illness and a question of trust

Covid-19 has shone a light on many latent issues in our culture, social systems and personal responses. One thing it … More

anxiety, coronavirus, covid-19, healthcare, nhs, pandemic, trust, vaccine, worry

Are there any parents in the audience? Considering the other side of the screen in online learning

When I found out the kids wouldn’t be returning to school after the Christmas hols I cried, a lot. My … More

coronavirus, covid-19, education, home learning, homeschool, mental health, patience, pressure, schools, teachers

The infuriating opportunity of Groundhog day

The other night my husband and I found ourselves watching that 90s classic Groundhog Day. A few minutes in I … More

boredom, chronic illness, coronavirus, covid-19, frustration, groundhog day, hope, mental health, opportunities, pandemic, value

Productivity and the pandemic

Well it’s all ramped up again in the UK as Covid-19 cases rise and lockdown 2 begins. After the relative … More

contentment, coronavirus, covid-19, hobbies, home, joy, pandemic, pressure, productivity, time

Shielding in the wild and the strain of micro-decisions

For an ‘ex-shielder’, the months of April and September feel a bit like chalk and cheese. Back in the Spring … More

care, choices, covid-19, face masks, kindness, shielding, social distancing

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