Why Routines are Important with Fibromyalgia
Routines are more beneficial when living with fibromyalgia. It’s like having a schedule, but without time constraints.
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All in a Fibro Week: July 29, 2018
Being a fibro mom is intriguing and interesting. With our large family of seven, we never know what’s going to happen day to day. I’ve decided to share our activities, meals, and books read in hopes of giving you ideas and inspiration. Here’s what we’ve been up to lately with our All in a Fibro …
Transitioning to Solo Parenting {with Fibro Live video}
Shortly after Halloween, my husband and I had to make the tough decision of him moving out of state for employment. It’s not easy to parent with fibromyalgia, let alone parent without my husband’s help. Here is how I’ve been transitioning into solo parenting and how our family has been handling the new living arrangements. …
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Fibromyalgia
Kids are full of questions. Why? How? When? Why? Where? How come? Why? Yes, I purposely put why multiple times because that’s the most common question with kids. Really, any answer you give a kid is shortly followed with, why? Their minds are beginning to register the world around them outside of their home, and …
Exercising with Your Kids When You Have Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia can be extremely painful and in a lot of cases be a cause for isolation. Fibromyalgia is unforgiving on parents because caregiving requires a lot of physical exertion, that can lead to a ton of pain. So what can you do to exercise with your kids when you have fibromyalgia? We give our quick …
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Parenting with Fibromyalgia
There are all sorts of parenting styles including parenting with fibromyalgia. But what is it? Here are some insights to what parenting with fibromyalgia is, how to cope with it, and how to connect with others. Oh! And there’s an online course for parenting with fibromyalgia that will be available soon! Disclosure: I get commissions …
Ravyn’s Doll by Melissa Swanson
Melissa’s children’s book is based on Ravyn, a little girl in kindergarten whose mom is living with fibromyalgia. Ravyn’s class is having a health lesson on sickness, and the school nurse asks the students to make a paper doll representing a family member who is sick. When Ravyn shows her paper doll, her doll doesn’t …
Fibromyalgia Q&A LIVE! Video Session {January 10, 2017}
My husband and I record live videos through our Facebook page, Being Fibro Mom. Sometimes they are not always planned, like this video we did on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. To watch the video, click below. This covers all the topics in the video and includes links to expand on those topics. I also included …
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