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According to researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children who recover from Covid-19 appear to be at a higher risk for developing Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes It’s so difficult to keep up with everything Covid-related. Do at-home tests work? If home tests do work, where the hell can I find one? What does this all mean for my kids as everyone returns to school post-holidays? Read Full Article:https://www.scarymommy.com/covid-increase-diabetes-diagnosis-children/

Okay, let’s all be really honest: none of us have quite got this parenting thing figured out. And those who say they do might — but they also might have just really honed in on what works for their own littles and what doesn’t. Every parent-kiddo relationship is special and unique. Of course, there are parenting practices we’ve carried on from our upbringing, and plenty we’ve also left behind. Read Full Article:https://www.scarymommy.com/parenting-practices-that-damage-kids/

Money makes the world go round and how much we have of it greatly influences our parenting and our parenting decisions. Rich moms and poor moms are equal in that we love our kids and want the best for them but their motherhood experience is vastly different. The more money we have, the easier life usually is. Money can't and won't buy happiness but it sure does help. The mom who works two jobs pinching pennies and struggles to afford new coats isn't as happy as the mom planning her family's second vacation of the year. When a person has a job or finances that allows them to pay their rent/mortgage, household bills, groceries, debt, child needs, and still have money left over, that's a blessing. Read Full Article:https://www.moms.com/how-finances-influence-parenting-kids/

If you feel like every New Years resolution you have come up with in the past has been a bust, you are not alone. You have likely heard the statistics before, but to recap: According to one study, about 80% of people who make New Years resolutions have given them up by the second week of February. And in 2020, fitness app Strava coined January 19 as Quitters Day — the day most people ditch their resolutions and goals, based on research from more than 800 million user-logged activities in 2019. All that being said, it is possible to stick to a New Years resolution — as long as you are being realistic. Read Full Article:https://www.womansday.com/

In terms of parenting, most of us will agree that this year was a significant improvement from the dumpster fire that was 2020. Thanks to vaccine rollouts and a return to in-person learning, parents were finally able to breathe a (small) sigh of relief. But let’s not deny that raising tiny humans these last 12 months has still been freakin’ hard. As such, we’re ready for a bigger, better and, yes, safer 2022. Here are the parenting trends we’re welcoming with open arms next year (and a few that we’re happy to leave behind). Read Full Article:https://www.womansday.com/

After a holiday season filled with festive cocktails, champagne toasts, and plenty of parties, you might be thinking about taking a short break from drinking. It could be part of your New Year's resolution to live a healthier lifestyle, or maybe you just want a chance to think about the role that alcohol plays in your life. Read Full Article:https://www.womansday.com/

Though they're technically rodents, chinchillas are arguably some of the most cuddly and beautiful animals. And with some training from a young age they can become best friends with their human owners. They are considered by most people to be exotic pets, and are often for sale at exotic pet shows. Here's what you need to know about chinchillas if you're thinking of having one as a pet, because they're a little more quirky than your average pet. Read Full Article:https://www.womansday.com/