Author: Kayleigh Dixon
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Toddler Tantrums + Deadlines: My Coping Strategies
Some days I feel like I’m juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle. Being a mum and a student nurse is basically that… but with extra slime involved. Mornings are the worst offenders. With my time blindness, I’m already on edge about being late, and then Miles decides today is the day he’s refusing to get dressed…
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Quick & Healthy Meals for Busy Student Nurses & Parents
Let’s be real: cooking healthy meals as a student nurse and a mum feels like another full-time job. Between placements, uni, and keeping Miles (4) and Lara (2) alive and entertained, sometimes dinner ends up being… creative. But I’ve found a few go-to meals and snacks that keep us going, even on the most chaotic days. 1.…
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10 ADHD-Friendly Study Hacks That Actually Work
Studying with ADHD is a whole different ball game – although honestly until my diagnosis I thought it was like this for everyone. Traditional methods like long, uninterrupted reading or staring at textbooks for hours? Complete flop for me. But over time, I’ve found a set of hacks that actually stick and help me survive…
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Navigating Chaos: A Student Nurse’s Journey with Toddlers and ADHD
Hi, I’m Kayleigh. I’m a student nurse and the mum of two little whirlwinds, Miles (4) and Lara (2). Depending on who I’m talking to, I lead with nursing or being a toddler mum, but either way, my life right now can be summed up in one word: chaos! Studying nursing while raising two toddlers…