Cathy JohnstonCathy Johnston

Cathy Johnston is a busy mother of five, which includes a baby and a disabled child. Cathy's special needs son has epilepsy and non verbal autism. He attends Kimi Ora school, which is specifically designed to accommodate students who have disabilities. Cathy and her husband Matt are currently self publishing their memoir, 'Two for the Price of One'. It is a story about raising twins and a special needs child. They hope to launch their book by October 2017.

A cold Friday: Reflecting on mothering my family of five

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Mother of five Cathy Johnston writes about her hopes that her children will appreciate her – as she appreciates her own mother, and all those who mother us. As the mid morning sunshine filters through the clouds, the last of Jack Frost’s overnight ice crunches beneath my pink gumboots. The baby is finally asleep. I … Read more