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...adult I have found it challenging to keep swimming. For a start finding the right clothing was one big barrier as there was little in the way of Islamic style swimwear that maintained modesty and was safe to use in water. This was until the introduction of the Burkini a few years ago, which was something that would cover you up and allow you to swim. But this was not the...

...care for themselves, contribute to society, get enough rest and engage in leisure time. However motherhood is a life transition that can impact this balance. The gender gap in sports participation [three women wearing blue jersey shirt running] Today, many women who are in cohabiting relationships often live in a ‘dual earner’ household. This can result in women...

...adults. A practical tip: It can be helpful to get feedback from others if you are worried about an aspect of your child’s development. But this can be tough, because no one wants to hear negative comments about their child. However, some of the best people at helping you determine whether your child is similar or different to their peers, is an experienced teacher or...

...cares can help quiet the overwhelming noise in our minds. I want to acknowledge that some significant people that die in our lives are not always people we loved; while we may not be longing for them to be back here, there can be a longing for what could or should have been, but also a sense of relief. This juxtaposition of feelings can be confusing to hold at the same...

...Care qualification. These have been collated into a book – Narratives of COVID: loss, dying, death and grief during COVID-19 with over 30 authors from the OU contributing. The book includes essays, poems, and reflections to document a powerful reflection of the impact of COVID on individuals and wider society. This film shares three of the narratives as spoken by the...