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April 2020

MUST READ, THOUGHT-PROVOKING, WORK & MONEY
EMERGENCY HOME SCHOOLING (OR NOT)

The pressure on parents to try and hold to down a job, whilst maintaining their kid's education and stay sane and do it all under one roof and only getting out of the house once a day is A LOT. Kathryn is an ex-teacher, Mother of 3, turned business owner (she is the founder of Nana's Manners) and this is here encapsulation of the current situation:…
MENTAL HEALTH
ANTIDEPRESSANT WITHDRAWAL

This week's author wishes to remain anonymous, but their voice comes through loud and clear as she shares her ongoing experience of managing her mental health and the impact of the antidepressant medication she was prescribed:…
EMOTIONAL, HEALTH, MOTHERHOOD, MUST READ, THOUGHT-PROVOKING, WORK & MONEY
CHILD POVERTY DURING COVID-19

Little Village is a London based charity that works like a food bank, but collection clothes, toys and equipment for babies and children up to the age of 5 and passing them on to families who need them. Founder Sophia Parker gives a glimpse into the impact the Corona vicurs is having on child poverty:…
EMOTIONAL, HEALTH, MOTHERHOOD, PREGNANCY, BIRTH & BABY'S
LIFE IN LOCKDOWN WITH OUR AUTISTIC SON

I heard a great quote the other day (can't remember where, unfortunately) which said that although we are all physically divided at the moment, the shared experience of trying to navigate a pandemic means we have more in common than ever before. That said, there a those whose current circumstance present a significantly greater challenge. To (belatedly) mark Autism Awareness Week Charlotte shares her experience of 'Life in Lockdown with her Autistic Son'.…