Grandparents Can Help Reduce Stress

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Grandparents Can Help Reduce Stress

When grandparents can help with child care, mothers are less likely to struggle with depression. When that’s the case, mothers are also less likely to be prescribed antidepressants, according to a new report from Finland. They say this is especially true for single moms.

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Resources & Links

Maryland Respite Care Program (Maryland Department of Human Services)

Grandparents may have a significant impact on a mom’s mental health, study shows (CNN)