The trimester all moms long for: the fourth. This trimester was first named by pediatrician Harvey Karp, MD. It originated from his theory that all human mammals are born nearly helpless, meaning they require much more attention and care than most mammals do. Creating a constant need to be held, rocked, fed, and shushed; all…
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Close your eyes and imagine yourself in the middle of downtown traffic. The sound of the loud motorcycle engine next to you. The car horn of a hurried gentlemen two cars behind you. The “tick, tick, tick” of the crosswalk meter counting down from 10. Put yourself in this busy place for 5 minutes. How do…
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Our lives are so bound by time, by order. We are subconsciously measured by time, living minute by minute, working hour by hour. It may seem like we don’t have enough time in the day to be the perfect mom, finish the last load of laundry, start the dishes, or work on the next promotion;…
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Have you ever heard the phrase, “Treat your body like a temple for you are only blessed with one?” What does this phrase actually mean? It wasn’t until I became a healthcare professional that I truly understood the meaning. In my profession I am privileged enough to treat patients of all ages, due to which…
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