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The Childhood Conversations We Need to Have
Reading Time: 6 minutesTrigger warning: This post includes references to childhood sexual abuse. The year 2000 felt like such a big moment. I remember having stationery with “2000” printed across it, and how…
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The Uncomfortable Truth About “Gentle Parenting” No One Talks About
Reading Time: 5 minutesPlease note: I am discussing the following topics as a general reflection. It is not necessarily based on my own experiences in every instance mentioned. “Gentle parenting” seems to be…
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The Emotional Load of Managing Chronic Conditions
Reading Time: < 1 minuteManaging chronic conditions, like eczema and allergies, is not just about physical care, it’s about the emotional toll it takes on parents. It’s the constant worry about flare-ups, the…
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Travelling With Eczema and Allergies as a Family
Reading Time: 4 minutesTravelling as a family can be exciting and refreshing, but when you have a child with eczema and food allergies, it takes a little more preparation and planning. We’ve learned…
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The Hidden Costs of Eczema and Allergies: What No One Talks About
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs a parent, there’s one thing I wish people understood more deeply; the hidden costs of eczema and allergies. It’s not just about the treatments or the doctor’s appointments. It’s…
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When Your Baby’s Skin Hurts: Living With Severe Eczema and Multiple Allergies
Reading Time: 13 minutesTrigger Warning: This post includes discussion of infant hospitalisation, blood, severe illness and treatment with IV antibiotics, which some readers may find distressing. Please note: this is just our family’s…
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Leyla Isn’t Reading Yet- and That’s Okay!
Reading Time: 2 minutesLeyla just turned 4, and while we’re excited about all the new things she’s learning, there’s one thing she hasn’t quite picked up yet: reading. Her older brother, Ibrahim, was…
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What Ramadan Has Taught Us This Year
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis year, Ramadan has been a powerful reminder of the beauty in simplicity, the strength in patience, and the deep gratitude we should have for even the smallest blessings. As…
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Making Eid Magical for Our Children
Reading Time: 3 minutesGrowing up, if I’m honest, Eid sometimes felt a little underwhelming. Around us we saw the excitement of Christmas. The decorations, the build-up, the presents, the celebrations that seemed to…
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Navigating the Last Ten Nights of Ramadan with Small Children
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe last ten nights of Ramadan hold a special place in the hearts of Muslims. They are nights filled with mercy, forgiveness, and the possibility of witnessing Laylatul Qadr; a…