Skating

For those who know how to ice skate, it's one of the most fun and exhilarating ways to get exercise. But for many others it's a strange, even alien physical activity that poses a huge learning curve and keeps them from enjoying a lot of ice sports, from hockey to figure skating. But don't let that steep learning curve keep you from giving ice skating a try.

Living with a chronic condition has all kinds of challenges, especially as a mother. Here are some survival tips on how to juggle motherhood and a chronic illness.