The journey to becoming a parent can be overwhelming, with everyone offering congratulations, advice, and often alarming predictions about how life will change.  Though well-meaning, these warnings can sometimes overshadow the joy and excitement that should accompany this time. While it’s important to be realistic about the challenges of parenthood, constantly hearing about sleepless nights and toddler tantrums can make it seem more daunting than it truly is. This was

Recent research has highlighted the profound impact that family connections can have on health and longevity, particularly emphasizing the benefits of spending time with one’s mother. A new study sheds light on how meaningful interactions between adult children and their mothers may contribute to increased lifespan for the latter. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of California, found that the quality and quantity of time spent between mothers