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Ever had one of those days where it feels like life has taken a personal interest in making you cry into your lukewarm tea? You know the ones. The house looks like it’s been ransacked. One kid’s refusing dinner (again), another’s been bullied at school, and there’s still more month left than money. Then two … Read more

When our third child was born, everything felt normal. For the first three weeks, anyway. Then she started throwing up. At first, we thought it was reflux. It wasn’t. It was every meal, every time, projectile, painful, miserable. She screamed constantly and lost weight week after week. Her skin grew pale, her little frame thinner … Read more

When you’re raising a big family, peace and quiet are mythical creatures. Like unicorns, or toddlers who don’t ask for snacks every 8 minutes. But honestly? I wouldn’t trade it for the world. Perhaps you’re here out of curiosity. Or maybe you’ve just found out baby number four is on the way. Or you’re staring … Read more

As a dad, I think that changing nappies is a bit like defusing a bomb – you need to be quick, careful, and definitely not get any of the wires, or rather, contents, crossed. It’s a task many dads approach with a mix of trepidation and awkwardness, but fear not. Like learning to ride a … Read more

The Value of the NG Tube in Children Being told that your kid needs an NG tube can feel horrible. You know in that moment that they can’t do something for themselves that should be as easy as breathing. However if your child is unable to consume food at all or can’t eat enough to … Read more

Let’s be honest. Parenting is already like trying to juggle flaming swords while riding a unicycle. Now throw in a child who isn’t thriving in the one size fits all school system and suddenly, you’re not just juggling. You’re doing it blindfolded, on a tightrope, over a pit of Lego. That’s where SEN comes in. … Read more