Have you heard of demetrescence? It's the second transition as a mother when your kids become teens and here's the important reason why we all need to know more about it

Mother sat with teenage daughter on a beach.

You might not have heard of demetrescence but if you're a mum of teens, you could already be going through it. Experts share insight into this life transition.

Recently, awareness has emerged about what happens during matrescence - the process of becoming a mother. Matrescence encompasses the seismic shift in every emotional, hormonal and social experience and identity that comes with having a child. Usually accompanying matrescence is an increase in the mental load and kinkeeping - another term that's little-known but probably all women are doing.