Dear Carol: How do people get a parent with dementia to take a shower or bath? I’ve argued with my mom. I’ve coaxed her. I’ve bribed her with treats. Yet when I say it’s time, she tells me she’s had ...

Ablutophobia, the irrational fear of bathing or washing, is a specific phobia that is common in children and can impact quality of life. Poke around the parenting side of Reddit or TikTok long enough, ...

Anyone who knows someone in need of physical support, whether it's due to age or disability, understands the challenge of getting professional help for tasks like bathing. Currently, there's a ...

KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — Jennifer Comeau spent much of her childhood in nature, climbing willow trees, enjoying picnics in green spaces, and connecting with the outdoor world all around her. Nowadays, ...

With summer and swim season just months away, one mom is warning other parents not to buy blue swimsuits for their kids. Nikki Scarnati, a mom of two and swim instructor in Spring Hill, Florida, ...

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