New Year’s Eve is a strange day – I guess it takes on however much meaning each individual chooses to … More
Tag: health
On ‘making memories’, or letting them make us
‘Making memories’ has become a popular phrase in the past few years. I get why people use it – it’s … More
Rest. Just do it.
The last few weeks have felt super busy. On paper, probably not as busy as they have been in years … More
Everything changes but you
Wow, it’s been a while since I posted anything! The last few months have been full of change for me … More
When self-discipline involves skipping the gym to go back to bed
I was in a crazy rush to get to my weekly Pilates class this morning (when I say weekly, that’s … More
How to forgive yourself when you make a mistake
I really hate making mistakes… that sinking feeling you get when you realise you’ve caused something negative to happen, and … More
Diabetes, 17 ways
It’s World Diabetes Day today! And it’s also almost exactly 17 years since I was diagnosed with type 1. I’ve … More
Health awareness raising – using our voices wisely
Raising awareness of chronic conditions is vital and social media has hugely increased the reach these messages can have. But … 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
The Chronic Parent 