Doctors Warn of a "Tripledemic"

TOP OF MIND

FDA approves first-ever at-home pill to help fight postpartum depression.

The important bits:
About 1 in 7 new mothers suffer from postpartum depression following childbirth, and for some, the condition is debilitating. Thankfully, major relief might be on the way.

Last week, the FDA approved a medication called zuranolone. It's the first FDA-approved oral pill in the United States specifically designed to treat postpartum depression.

And the results coming out of the clinical trial are very encouraging.

The pill works quickly, often easing depression in as little as three days, which is significantly faster than general antidepressants. Those typically take two or three weeks to fully kick in.

What makes this pill unique is that it releases a steroid that mimics the hormone progesterone, which can rapidly drop after giving birth.

What's it all mean?
Well, hopefully it means brighter days are ahead. However, we still don't know how much the pill will cost, and there are some concerns about how it may impact breastfeeding mothers. But still, this is a very positive development.

DID YOU HEAR

"Oh, dear... a TRIPLEDEMIC?
Unfortunately, a "tripledemic" is not a new burger at McDonald's. It's what pediatricians believe may happen as kids go back to school. Experts warn we could be in for a rough fall as the flu, COVID-19 and RSV team up to make all of our lives miserable. You can keep your household safe by teaching your kids proper hand washing techniques and by discussing vaccine options with your pediatrician.

Healthy eating is as easy as 1 2 3... 4 5 6!
Raising a healthy eater can often feel like a daunting task, but a team of experts have created 6 simple and intuitive practices to make things a little easier. Just like most of what we know about parenting, it's the little things you do daily that really make the difference.

Avoid back-to-school chaos
Summer is over, and that means new routines are needed! From getting everyone up and out the door in the morning, to dedicated homework hours, to meal planning and after school activities... it's a lot.

But here are 18 back-to-school home organization tips to make everything just a little easier.

Me time? What's that?
According to one study, parents get just 76 minutes of "me-time" each day. Over 1,000 parents of school-aged kids were surveyed, and 37% of them all shared the same thought upon waking up: "I have so much to do today."

Thanks for fitting us in. 😉

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Deals: Target is offering a free $20 gift card when you spend $100 on select baby care items. Out of the baby stage? Here are over 100 of the best back-to-school deals.

HERE’S A QUESTION

Eva Mendes sparked a pretty big debate on her Instagram when she revealed her kids (ages 8 and 7) don't have access to the internet. Meanwhile, Drew Barrymore said she keeps her kids' iPads locked in a safe.

So we ask you...

Last week we asked where you get your parenting advice from. Google and Facebook led with 33% of the vote, while parents came in a close second.

RECALLS

Ice cream in your freezer? Make sure it's not from Real Kosher Ice Cream. The company is recalling its soft-serve on-the-go ice cream and sorbet cups due to its possible link to a listeria outbreak. The cups were sold all over the country, including California, New York, Florida, Minnesota, and many more.

You can check to see if your ice cream is safe by checking the UPC number here, or contact the company at 845-668-4346.

Two people have already been hospitalized in connection with this outbreak, so if you do have a recalled product, please throw it out immediately!