I have always dreamed about becoming a mom. I always imagined how joyous the pregnancy and the arrival of my first baby would be. I imagined that I would be so happy and excited during the pregnancy. I also imagined that I would bond even more with my significant other when we went to the doctor for the ultrasounds together. I never imagined having to deal with many aspects of the pregnancy alone and unsure of what the new regulation is going to be. I ...
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Warning Signs: What You Should Know About COVID-19 and Type 1 Diabetes
We have all been warned (and warned and warned) of the danger to our communities and our own health that COVID-19 can pose. We have had statistics thrown at us at an alarming rate, confusing us and making us question what is and what isn’t. But a statistic that seems to have been overlooked by most, with the exception of a few scientists in the UK, is the possible link between COVID-19 and the onset of Type 1 Diabetes. As part of an ongoing study in ...
3 Ways to Support Teens in Online Learning
August is upon us, and we all know what that means. New backpacks, new clothes, sharpened pencils, and parents heaving a sigh of relief that children are heading back to school. But wait… enter 2020, the year of COVID-19, social distancing, and online learning. Parents, including myself, are understandably worried, anxious, and dreading the weeks or months of virtual learning that lie ahead. I’m a teacher and a mother of three kids, and I will be ...