It’s officially spring! The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the scent of blossoms floats on the breeze. You’d love to go out, but you have spring cleaning to do, you’ve been exhausted lately, and your chronic illness symptoms are flaring. How can you enjoy the outdoors? The answer is simple. Give yourself permission to rest and play! If your inner voice doesn’t feel official enough, then write a permission note in cursive on fancy stationery because getting fresh air and sunshine and moving your body can help with fatigue, pain, stiffness, and mood! No, going outdoors won’t solve your…
Author: Alison McGauley
Alison McGauley
Alison McGauley is a special education teacher and author who resides in Ontario, Canada with her husband, two daughters, and Ragdoll cat. As a chronic illness warrior who lives with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS), Alison is passionate about writing stories that speak to children and caregivers who are impacted by illness or disability. She also loves creating books that feature humor, SEL, and the natural world. Alison’s debut picture book is "Kenzie’s Little Tree," illustrated by Emilie Leduc, and published by Orca Book Publishers.