By Louise Kinross Shannon Crossman recently chilled some fresh snow, then melted it into water so an inpatient child could use it to mix watercolour paints. “I wanted to include the season, so I told them we’ve captured some of winter into our painting.” Shannon has been working as an...
By Louise Kinross Shannon Crossman recently chilled some fresh snow, then melted it into water so a hospitalized child could use it to mix watercolour paints. “I wanted to include the season, so I told them we’ve captured some of winter into our painting.” Shannon has been working as an...
Valentine’s Day is about love. And we all know that love comes in many different forms. We love our partners (if you have one, I don’t) but we also love our kids, our friends, our families, our pets and that huge bar of chocolate in the fridge … but most...
By Louise Kinross Last year a groundbreaking study found that Black people in American counties with more Black primary-care doctors live longer. Yet research shows that Black medical students have higher rates of burnout than white students, which means they’re at risk of leaving the field. This month a new study in...
I recall attending a school 504 meeting, as a single parent of a child with inattentive ADHD, where a panel of teachers, counselors, and administrators all sat across from me. I had a sinking sense that I was being judged for my child’s behavior and struggles. I felt like I...
In today’s fast-paced world, managingfinances can be a challenging task. Many individuals find themselves in a cycle of debt, struggling to break free and achieve financial stability. However, with the right strategies and discipline, it is possible to turn your financial situation around, moving from debt to wealth. This journey...
You’re running late (again). As you rush to leave, you scan your mental checklist: “Okay, I have my keys. Now, where are my sunglasses? Oh, they’re on my head. Good. Wallet? Check. Hold on – is my ID in my wallet? Is the other ID I need in here? What...
There’s nothing like sexy lingerie to help you get your confidence back in bed and feel desired. But the trick is … not to feel like a complete fool! At the mildly worrying age of 49, when it comes to choosing fancy undies, I am very aware there is a...
Tips for Making Travel While Pregnant Easier When you’re expecting a little bundle, carrying a big bundle of stuff onto an airplane is never a good idea. Neither is drinking too much water when you’re about to board the plane because no matter how fast that line moves, you’re going...
The day I finally pulled the trigger and wiped all my social media accounts was the same day I posted a photo of my husband and me in a hot air balloon gazing thoughtfully at the miniature orchards beneath us. It was the perfect way to announce our wedding anniversary....
Taking a moment to express gratitude holds significant value, particularly for single parents who gracefully balance life’s demands. A gesture like flower gifting can beautifully convey your appreciation for their dedication. Flowers are more than just a gift. They symbolise recognition and support for the incredible job they do every...
Welcome back to the Juicebox Podcast for our 10th season! We’re kicking off with a new series called Grand Rounds, where Scott Benner and Jenny Smith aim to bridge the gap between clinicians and patients, especially those living with type 1 diabetes. Our goal is to ensure patients receive the...
By Louise Kinross A 2021 study in Health Affairs revealed a shocking degree of disability bias in medicine. Over 80 per cent of 712 American doctors didn’t think it was possible to live well with a significant disability, and 60 per cent didn’t feel equipped to provide the same care to...
Raising kids in the digital age can come with its fair share of challenges, but those challenges seem to multiply when you’re tackling them as a single parent. It can be tricky to monitor your kids’ screen time every day if you’re managing a household independently. So how can you...
Hustling as a grown up requires bravery and perseverance under the easiest of circumstances, and as a single parent with a million other things to take care of, it’s an even more admirable feat. Property investment can be a great way to passively build your income, although it’s a decision...
Being a parent means being responsible for your children’s wellbeing, their health, and their needs. That includes ensuring your home is clean and neat, alongside being a safe and secure environment for your kids. And nothing can impact your enjoyment and the healthiness of your property like a vermin infestation....
We are very lucky to have Tina McElligott from the SaverPlus team here to talk about school lunchboxes on a budget. Tina has a keen interest in financial education, and helping make money simple. It’s probably no surprise that ‘Cozzie Livs’ – a slang term for ‘cost of living’ –...
A colleague recently sent me a meme that compared living with ADHD to constantly choosing to play a video game’s side quests – optional missions that are not required to complete the game – over its main quest. I laughed at the meme and reflected on the side quests and...
This post is part of our series on Infant Sleep and its Impacts on Development, published in collaboration with the journal Infant Behavior and Development. The featured research appeared in a special issue on how infant sleep affects cognitive, social, and physical development and how parents and practitioners can help...
“Positive reinforcement, encouragement, and rewards help us create good habits; shame, criticism, and negative self-talk do not,” I say to a client, terrified that they see right through me and know that I’m actively beating myself up for falling weeks behind on paperwork. I was diagnosed with ADHD at 24...
