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How to be Vulnerable | Why be Vulnerable?
There is a lot of confusion around vulnerability. Vulnerability is usually looked as a weakness. That is because society tends to think that in order to be vulnerable you must expose your whole self. However, spewing your guts about everything you are and every thought that you have is not how to be vulnerable. So what is vulnerability? How can you be vulnerable? Why should you be vulnerable? I was inspired to write this post after a trip to the zoo yesterday with my toddler and baby. My toddler, by nature, is the absolute sweetest soul. She is incredibly outgoing and friendly to everyone she meets. She knows what strangers…
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What is Brachycephaly?
My youngest daughter was recently diagnosed with severe Brachycephaly. When our pediatrician first suggested that we go to see a specialist for an official diagnoses I had questions. What is Brachycephaly? What causes it? Is it my fault? How can I fix it? At my daughters‘ two month check up our pediatrician expressed concern about the flatness of the back of my daughters’ head. She advised us to keep her off of it as much as possible and she would reevaluate it at her four month appointment. My daughter started rolling over at 2 months 6 days old. She started sleeping on her stomach shortly after she mastered rolling. Between…
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Nebula Genomics Review | 30x Whole-Genomics Sequencing
Nebula Genomics is changing the world of DNA testing by offering whole-genome sequencing. Founded by George Church, professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School, Nebula Genomics‘ mission is to use whole genome sequencing to understand the causes of disease and develop gene therapies to eventually cure genetic diseases. Sequencing your DNA through Nebula Genomics will not only give you personal insight into your genetics, heritage and genetic dispositions but it will also contribute to the science of genetic testing/research. Being a health science major myself and learning about Nebula Genomics and their mission, I was highly intrigued. I wanted to purchase this particular kit because: Heritage/family history: I know a…
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What Does a Stay at Home Mom Do???
There is a stigma around the title, ‘stay at home mom’. Admittedly, I too, use to be one of those people that asked the question, “What does a stay at home mom do?” Growing up I was taught that you get a job as soon as you can, work all your life and then retire. I just couldn’t rap my head around not working. So I assumed that stay at home moms just didn’t want to work, couldn’t work for some reason, or didn’t have to work. I basically assumed that they were lazy… Boy was I wrong!! I was initially forced to be a SAHM when I was laid…
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Toddler Things | Why Cooking Should be One of Them
10 reasons why cooking should be one of the things that you do with your toddler! #toddlerthings #nutritionforkids #activitiesfortoddlers
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How to Structure your Day as a SAHM | Plan your Day
Before I became a SAHM I was under the impression that women that stayed at home with their children had all the time in the world… I was WAY wrong! I was amazed at how quickly each day was passing, yet I felt like I was getting NOTHING DONE! Because of this, I had to figure out how to structure my day as a SAHM so that I could optimize my time and gain that feeling of accomplishment each night. So I compiled a list of tips that I follow each day and believe can help you learn how to plan your day to get the most out each moment…
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Lose Control | Regain Sanity
Sometimes the best way to regain sanity is to lose control. Do something unexpected or something you have always secretly wanted to do and see how freeing it can be! #controlfreak #newyearnewyou2021 #relaxalready #releasethereigns #regainsanity #regainyoursanity
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Normalizing Vulnerability | What I Don’t Know CAN Hurt Me
Normalizing vulnerability may result in hurt. However, it may also result in awareness, knowledge, growth, and strength. Is it worth it??
