Stuff I’ve written.

A project for and published by the Asthma Society of Canada, this Exercise Guide empowers Canadians with asthma to be physically active, providing tips and guidance for those new to exercise, to people already committed to a routine.

What mindfulness is, why it’s not some weird revolution, and how it can impact your asthma—and life.

I used to walk into work at a school-aged daycare in the morning–the kids would run at me, “Miss Kerri!” They’d exclaim before I could even get my jacket or backpack in the staff closet, “What are we playing in the gym today?” Regardless of what we played, the most eager of these kids were often kids who had asthma. Were these kids an anomaly? Research indicates they were not.

What happens when the asthma tracking solution that was right for me didn't exist? I made one. Quantified Asthma is a synopsis of a ten-day quantified self experiment..

There’s no road map for living with a chronic disease, like asthma—but being an ePatient, for me, is the closest I’ve got.

Getting evaluated for ADHD was about more than just finding out if I had ADHD. [...] It was about understanding how my brain is wired and how to best work with it. And it was about how to explain to those around me why I see life differently.

I never hesitate to tell people that being evaluated for learning and attention issues was the best choice I’ve ever made. ADHD doesn’t define me, but it does help me understand who I am.

"Summer is upon us, and that means that your next picnic, patio lunch meeting, or casual wait at the bus stop could soon have some not-so-welcome guests. While a sting from an insect like a bee, wasp, or hornet can be unpleasant for anybody, for those with a potentially life-threatening allergy to insect stings, the presence of these unpredictable flying creatures can be anxiety provoking to say the least. Planning ahead can help you enjoy your time outdoors and stay safe."

Whether you loved it or hated it as a kid, gym or physical education class is an important part of education. That doesn’t mean, though, that for kids with certain medical conditions gym class or sports don't require a bit more planning than for other kids--this post shares how to make physical activity safer for kids with a variety of medical conditions.