This week Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has hit the headlines. Articles raising the question if ADHD is real or whether it is indeed just immaturity have popped up all over the world. The question has been raised as a result of some research that has been conducted in Taiwan. Sadly this news story isn’tContinue reading “What the headlines don’t say..”
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ADHD – the bright side
We often hear of the challenges of raising a child with ADHD but what are the positives? Here’s my top 5… Boundless amounts of energy. Energy for running, energy for exploring outdoors and energy for helping Mum (well, he may have the energy for helping Mum but it may not always materialise!) Bam does runContinue reading “ADHD – the bright side”
Run free…
I run for the freedom, I run for the fresh air in my lungs, I run to think, I run to be on my own and I run to chat to other runners! Being a parent certainly isn’t an easy task, there’s no rule book and you find yourself dealing with situations you never thoughtContinue reading “Run free…”
Braving the storm..
Tonight I stood in the rain and wind while Mops played football. Not just light rain and a breeze. Rain lashing down and big gusts of wind! So much so I ended up wrestling the brolly for most of the hour wondering if I should just give up and let the elements win! A fewContinue reading “Braving the storm..”
My inspiration
We think Bam’s seizures are back. I’m saying we think because it’s not the drop down seizures, it’s the focal seizures, the ones where he zones out for 30 seconds several times a day… So we have been back to see the consultant…she has referred us for another EEG. This time though it’s an ambulatoryContinue reading “My inspiration”
Back 2 School!
Fun days out (even time at the beach) are now very much behind us and back to school preparation has descended upon our household! School shoes that have seen better days and PE kit t-shirts that were once white now a mud-stained mess will be replaced. School uniform that has been sitting waiting to be labelledContinue reading “Back 2 School!”
Santa, we’re ready for you!
The festivities are well and truly upon us! I can safely say that our house is full to bursting with excitement. In fact it’s so exciting it’s almost a little bit uncontrollable! As the environment changes around us from grey skies and leaves falling off trees to one filled with Christmas trees, flashing lights andContinue reading “Santa, we’re ready for you!”
Coffee anyone?
I’m sitting looking at a cup of coffee, a coffee that I have bought but didn’t want – I’m not a cappuccino lover. Somebody had other ideas, somebody decided to press the coffee dispensing buttons resulting in me doing some kind of ninja move to quickly grab a cup to catch the hot liquid thatContinue reading “Coffee anyone?”
A time for reflection
It’s on its way…. we’re all starting to turn our focus to Christmas. It’s such a magical time but also a time we find ourselves taking a moment to reflect on the past year. I would like to thank Young Epilepsy for their support. They have supported lots of young people with epilepsy this yearContinue reading “A time for reflection”
Top ten tips for living in a household of boys……..
I’m lucky enough to share my home with 3 boys, one 4 year old, one 8 year old and one 41 year old. Here’s my top tips on living with a household of boys…… 1. Remember to check the toilet for signs of boys every time you visit the loo. This is essential as it’sContinue reading “Top ten tips for living in a household of boys……..”
Slugs and Snails Tales 