Friday, May 22, 2020

How I Am Staying Calm and Resilient during the Pandemic (or at Least Trying To!)

"For some of us, we no longer have access to daily help we rely on, whether that’s childcare or someone who helps with household tasks or, in my case, both. Many of us are missing routine appointments that help us manage life with RA, like physical therapy, massage therapy, exercise class, or talking to a therapist. And I know I’m not the only one who feels worried that COVID-19 represents extra risk for people living with chronic illness. For a lot of us, this pandemic has been a time of much-added stress and anxiety, so I wanted to share some of the things I am doing to help myself stay calm and resilient."

In this article, I share 5 things I am doing to try to stay calm and resilient during the pandemic.

RheumatoidArthritis.net

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

About IBD Podcast: I Evaluated What Was Really Important To Me

I was thrilled to be invited as a guest on Amber Tresca's About IBD Podcast. While I don't personally live with IBD, we talked about how the experiences of chronic illness patients have so much in common - regardless of the actual diagnosis - particularly when it comes to parenting with a chronic illness.

Amber asked me to share how being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis led to starting my blog, From This Point. Forward, which eventually led to the patient advocacy work I do today. It was my own experiences with pregnancy and motherhood that lead to creating the Mamas Facing Forward Facebook group and this website. We also chatted about how challenging life in quarantine can be, and I shared my plans for Stay Home Summer Camp - the first menu will be posted on Friday, May 22nd! I hope you'll take a listen!

Click here to listen to About IBD Podcast Episode 71: I Evaluated What Was Really Important To Me


Sunday, May 3, 2020

Tips for Homeschooling during Quarantine from a Mom of 3

Around the world, parents and caregivers are finding themselves staring down the calendar at extended school closures – and even the possibility that schools won’t resume at all this year....As a mom of 3 small children – ages 7, 5, and 2 – who also works part-time from home, trying to figure out how I’ll manage my work and homeschooling is very overwhelming. And, as a mom living with rheumatoid arthritis, the challenges I face in managing my own health and energy levels make the situation even more complicated.
Mariah Leach, RheumatoidArthritis.net
In this article I offer 4 tips for homeschooling during COVID19 quarantine - including ways to build in mini-breaks for yourself!

Tips for Homeschooling during Quarantine from a Mom of 3

RhuematoidArthritis.net