By Jen Sarkar I have quite a few fears. I rarely share them as I am a very guarded person; having a child with a terminal disease will do that to you. However, as I am currently working on the never-ending project of growing and developing myself, I feel comfortable sharing my biggest fear with …
My biggest fear as the parent of a child with a rare, terminal disease Read More »
By Linda Williams Life is made up of a series of experiences, isn’t it? All the good ones, the bad ones and everything in between – they combine to fill our lives and serve to make memories, lessons to learn from and more. Certain experiences are milestones in growing up while others are markers in …
By Laura Spiegel On August 12, 2013, my five-week-old daughter was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. I acutely recall the moment I heard this surprising news and the feeling of “Everything has changed.” I’d worked in healthcare in the field of chronic disease for almost a decade. And yet, it had never occurred to me that …
10 Tips for Delivering a Difficult Diagnosis: A Parent’s Perspective Read More »
If you’re one of our mamas who has made a commitment to improving your health during 2021 we want you to know that it’s all about small steps to success. Forget the big leaps, our lives are stressful enough as it is – let’s start slowly and build a solid foundation for our health and …
Keeping a journal is surprisingly easy and has so many benefits, but getting your thoughts down on paper can sometimes feel like a daunting task. As with so many things – we judge our writing before we’ve even started! If the idea of sitting down with an empty notebook fills you with dread or you …
The power of journaling and how you can journal even if you’re not a writer Read More »
If you feel encouraged to take the next step from a walk to a run, these products will help you on your fitness journey! Also on Source Mama: From walk to run: how to become a better runner
If you feel encouraged to take the leap into journaling, then check out these lovely inspirational pieces to get your creativity flowing. Whether that’s in the written word, via drawing or scrapbook style, we have found some great ideas to get you going. Need some more help with getting started on your journaling journey? These …
Gorgeous planners, pens and more to kick start your journaling journey Read More »
By Wendy Kahn In my opinion, setting New Year’s resolutions often can have a reverse effect in that they sometimes make us feel less than okay or inadequate. What I frequently see (and feel myself) is that the parents of a chronically ill child lean toward setting resolutions around working harder, working smarter or researching …
4 Chronic Illness Resolutions for Parents in 2021….They May Work for You Too Read More »
By Kelly Wilton Pandemic aside, as special needs parents we are all quite used to sitting with unknowns, dealing with curveballs, and riding the highs and lows of our unique journeys – it just kind of comes with the territory. From the moment we know something is different with our child, we feel different as …
My mental health journey and the importance of boundaries Read More »
Need some help with schedules, to-do lists and general organisation of your child’s needs? You won’t be surprised to learn that there’s an app for that! Here are a few to help you get organised. Cozi Cozi Family Organiser is the surprisingly simple way to manage everyday family life. It has a shared calendar, reminders, …
Time to get organised? Apps and services to help Read More »
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