Brittany Hambleton
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Imagine being in critical condition and at the mercy of parents who won’t help you because of your sex. This was the fate of a 16-year-old girl after an incredibly sad but true series of circumstances. A 16-year-old girl in Bihar, India is haplessly awaiting her death after suffering acute kidney failure earlier this year. […]
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Doctor Jessica So’s young son has a unique interest: surgery. He loves watching videos of surgeries on YouTube, and learning about the human body. For this reason, the creative mom gave him the best surprise on his fourth birthday: they performed a c-section together using play-doh. Learning with a Play-Doh C-Section Jessica So is a […]
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We all had that happy-hearted teacher who went all out to make our days at middle school fun and informative in a way children can truly appreciate. One anatomy lesson was so creative, the students won’t soon forget it. Explaining the human body with cardboard diagrams or textbook pictures can be a daunting task. Kids […]
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In my opinion, there is nothing more challenging and heartbreaking than having to end the connection and distance yourself from a loved one. Family ties are some of the strongest bonds anyone has in their entire life. Whether you are family by blood or family by choice, everyone has certain people they consider to be […]
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Summer in the northern hemisphere is a special time. For a few short months of the year, we get to shed our coats and sweaters and enjoy some warm weather and sunshine. While the hot temperatures and long days make many of us want to get outside and stay there as much as possible, it […]
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Women’s health conditions are generally studied less than men’s, and postnatal health gets more attention than postpartum health, which makes this survey the first of its kind. Is it possible for formerly pregnant women to feel phantom baby kicks? According to this study, absolutely! Women can feel these phantom kicks up to 28 years after […]
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Household chores can seem never-ending, but when you get the whole family involved it can lighten the load for everyone. As most parents know, however, getting your kids to do chores can often be a challenge, and can sometimes take some creativity. Choosing age appropriate chores can help get them into helping around the house. While […]
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Do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, to pick up after, to arrange appointments for, and to remind to turn on the dishwasher on the evening? “I do!” If marriage vows sounded like this, would women still get married? A recent study suggests that, whether they […]
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Most women have been conditioned to get married, be a good wife, mother and caretaker. While many men are taught to be themselves and marriage seems to just show up for them. It may be in the best interest for most men to marry, however, a behavioral scientist has found that unmarried women with no […]
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We love our kids. No doubt about that. They are bundles of joy given to us by the universe to set our lives on a path of unbridled love, affection, and happiness. At least, that’s what many of us think. However, this doesn’t change the fact that they drive us nuts sometimes. Staying at home […]
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Whoever said wine can only be made traditionally hasn’t heard of instant pots. Its versatility was the deciding factor for me when I wanted to get one. The appliance features a slow cooker and a pressure cooker, and the combination of both in one gadget is nothing short of magic. But while the instant pot […]
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Why do people think it can be “too early” to start teaching kids about their rights to their bodies and the whole concept of consent? The world is rife with countless pedophiles and child predators, so why wait until someone is a teenager or an adult to teach them how to say, “No Ma’am/Sir, you […]
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