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We got what we wanted… so why the tears?!
Guess what! Disabled kids need to apply for primary school earlier than ‘mainstream’ kids! We found out by accident, despite Obi being...
Jo
Aug 5, 20255 min read


Commiserating the Milestones
As I’ve shared previously, Patrick and I are particularly lucky with our mental health, and it’s very unusual – although not unheard of –...
Jo
May 12, 20254 min read


Swimming with the Swans
Today is Undiagnosed Children’s Day, the 13th annual day to help raise awareness of SWAN UK , which supports families like mine who have...
Jo
Apr 25, 20254 min read


Project Managing Pudding
Regardless of the stage of my career (or even which career…), I have always held roles requiring significant juggling, monstrous...
Jo
Apr 4, 20258 min read


Time for a Holiday! That'll be Relaxing... right?!
This is it… my first attempt to provide helpful advice advice (albeit via some slightly unusual holiday choices)! Some of it's pretty...
Jo
Mar 18, 20259 min read
Toxic Positivity: Snowflake fluff, or a dangerous approach to healthcare?
I’m not usually one for neologisms, and can be heard scoffing when I hear terms like ‘mansplaining’ or ‘toxic masculinity’. Not because I...
Jo
Mar 10, 20257 min read
Your Child’s Not Okay – Part 2: The Blazing Row
I have a shockingly poor memory. As such, I’ve been searching through old WhatsApp messages to jog my memory about what actually happened...
Jo
Feb 4, 20254 min read
Your Child’s Not Okay – Part 1: Finding Out
Bear with me here - this one's quite long and detailed, but actually only takes in the first 12 weeks of Obi's life, and sets the context...
Jo
Jan 24, 20254 min read
An Introduction, and 5 Things about the Biggin Family
An introduction to our family, and a few key things to know about us and our approach to life, and disability parenting!
Jo
Jan 24, 20254 min read
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