Giving Birth in a Pandemic: How She Found the Positives
Lauren’s delivery during the pandemic was unexpected, but looking back she can see the positives about baby Eli’s birth. Photo courtesy Lauren Coward. Nothing about Lauren Coward’s delivery was going as expected. COVID-19 had caused things to change so quickly...
Sleep Better, Even During this Crazy Year
Mala Lacaze, clinical coordinator of Clark Memorial Health’s Sleep Center. If you’ve found it hard to sleep in the chaos of 2020, it’s likely a normal response, says Mala Lacaze, clinical coordinator of Clark Memorial Health’s Sleep Center. “Whenever we experience...
Caregivers: Some Help Just For You
We know it’s tough and gets lonely being a caregiver to someone you love. We have some ideas and suggestions from other caregivers that will help you in the everyday things: Cozy solutions for your loved one Ideas to make your home safer for those with Alzheimer’s...
The Milestones You Should Really Celebrate
Baby books always have a special page for moms and dads to list important milestones: the first tooth, the first step, the first haircut. Parenting books sometimes mention milestone regressions, such as how a child sleeping through the night is a complete fake-out; in...
Tips for Helping Your Parents Make a Big Move
While taking care of your parents might span years, there are people available to do the hard work of getting them moved out of their homes and into senior care. Barbara Morris, 70, is founder of Smooth Transitions, a senior move management company that helps prepare,...
