Embracing the new normal of today can be daunting and stressful, especially for teens. So much has changed in their life. Many teens are feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from the world around them. So, how can parents work to reconnect and build up their relationships with tweens and teens struggling during COVID while promoting positive… Continue reading How to Connect with Your Teen – despite COVID-19
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Gestational Diabetes Can Mean An Ongoing Health Risk
If you’ve had gestational diabetes, which occurs only during pregnancy and usually ends after the baby is born, you still need to monitor your condition. Gestational diabetes affects up to 10 percent of pregnancies, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The agency, part of the National Institutes of Health… Continue reading Gestational Diabetes Can Mean An Ongoing Health Risk
Older Moms Need Help with Adult Children
Mothers who are caring for adult children with health problems don’t get enough help even when they have other adult children who are healthy, experts say. The new research will be presented at the American Sociological Association’s 2015 Annual Meeting. It’s a situation that can put older mothers in a vulnerable position, said Megan Gilligan,… Continue reading Older Moms Need Help with Adult Children