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Is It Seasonal Depression or Just a Hard Week? What Moms and Kids Feel When the Days Get Short

Jennifer C. Williams

Published on: 11/09/2026

Is it the winter blues or seasonal depression? A therapist mom explains SAD signs in kids and moms, plus a simple plan for dark evenings at home.

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