Sponsored content “When Carer Solutions came on board with us, it was during one of those intense periods where we were just so tired,” recalls mum of five, Sarah Chignell. Sarah and her husband Stuart have five children, including Eadweard, 15 who has an extremely rare genetic disorder. Sarah said it was a care coordinator …
We bring you a series of short reads from women just like you. Source Mamas raising their kids with disabilities. The tears, the triumphs, the raw and the real. What’s your name and where do you live in Australia? I’m Jules and I’m from Melbourne, Vic. What’s your story, who are you and how …
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By Lani Knutson Lani is mum to two wonderful sons have a rare form of Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (CMD) called SEPN1/SELENON related myopathy. She offers a glimpse into their family life as they raise their energetic boys. If you are a parent of a child with special needs, a disability, or a rare disease, you’ve …
Exercising in cold weather can be challenging mama, but with the right strategies, you can stay active during the winter months. Here are three tips to help you exercise effectively in the cold: Dress appropriately: Proper clothing is crucial for staying warm and comfortable during cold-weather workouts. Layer your clothing to trap warmth and allow …
The sensory retreat experience from Retreat Yourself is designed to encourage relaxation, rejuvenation, and self-discovery. As you explore the carefully chosen products, you embark on a journey of self-exploration, awakening the magic that resides within you, mama! Each box contains over $300 worth of full-sized products, providing you with wonderfully luxurious experiences. From soothing skincare …
By Julia Ryan I want you to take a moment to think about the times when you’ve doubted yourself. When you’ve thought you weren’t good enough….. Where the struggles and hard times that life presents us, made you think you couldn’t keep going. Now multiply that by a thousand if you have a child with …
By Christine Cronin My son received his first diagnosis 3 days after he was born. That was hard. The little baby boy I thought I was taking home with me was suddenly different. The entire picture I had in my head of who he was going to be, and strangely, the picture I had …
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By Retreat Yourself ‘End of financial year’ marks so much more than a good sale (though we’re in full support of a treat-yourself moment). It’s important to each of us on a personal level: July 1 is the start of chapter two. It marks the defined midpoint in the year; six months down, six months …
By Kelly Wilton As I step into the hospital lift, the weight of my emotions becomes overwhelming. The tears well up, threatening to spill over. I have a mere 8 floors to compose myself, about 6 seconds to regain my composure. As the lift doors open, I take a deep breath and step into the …
Finding strength and support as parents of children with complex conditions Read More »
When her only child was diagnosed with a genetic eye condition, mum Anita described the emotions as “like going through the stage of grief, watching your blind child grow up in a sighted world’’. “Devastation can’t even describe it. Confusion, turmoil, despair, grief. It was a real whirlwind where you think, what is the future …
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