What it's like to parent kids who live with chronic pain

For those of us who have kids on mid-winter break, I hope you are all surviving and thriving!

This week, I wanted to highlight a piece about chronic pain that senior reporter Catherine Pearson wrote last week. She spoke with parents about their child’s experience with chronic pain, and what it’s like to be a witness to that. It’s heartbreaking, but so important for all of us to hear different stories from other parents and their struggles.

I hope you take the time to read their words.

Until next week, be well.

Kate

Read it here

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I loved this piece from our Relationships team called “How To Politely Tell Your S.O. You Just Need To Be Left Alone.” There’s some really practical advice for those of us who sometimes just need a break.

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Our Money section last week (just in time for Valentine’s Day!) featured a series of stories about debt and relationships. They provided a fascinating look at what debt can do to relationships, and offered great expert advice on what to do if you find yourself in that situation. My two favorites from the series: What To Do If Your Spouse Isn’t Serious About Paying Off Their Debt and Can Debt Ruin A Relationship?