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What Are the 10 Symptoms of Diabetes in Dogs?

Diabetes in dogs is a serious issue. It can lead to many health problems. Here are signs your dog may have diabetes. Look for increased thirst or hunger. Watch for weight loss or fatigue. Also, check for sweet-smelling breath or frequent urination. If you notice these signs, take your dog to the vet soon.

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How to Recover Financially and Emotionally After Losing Your Home in a Wildfire

How to Recover Financially and Emotionally After Losing Your Home in a Wildfire

Los Angeles is the birthplace of ModernMom.com, and it’s been heart-wrenching to see so many suffering in our community. 

When a natural disaster strikes, the financial losses are staggering, but as moms, our first concern is often for our families. How do we explain this to our kiddos? How do we support our partners while holding ourselves together? How do we even find the strength to ask for help when we feel like we need to do it all? How are we going to get through this? It’s all so overwhelming.

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Secrets for Easing Labor Pain

Studies have, for a long time, shown that deep breathing, mental imagery, deep massage or acupressure, and the presence of a constant companion or coach during labor can ease labor pains, making the miracle of birth more, well, enjoyable.