Sarah Bourassa

Denver

Writer, Editor, Social and Digital Strategist at Freelance

Writer & Social Content Creator, @ScaryMommy. Former Audience Editor, @HuffPost. @Studio20NYU graduate. Passions: health & wellness, coffee, running & dogs.

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Your Child Might Be 'Highly Sensitive', Experts Are Sharing The Signs To Be On The Lookout For

1 month ago | buzzfeed.com | Sarah Bourassa

Parents·Posted 1 minute agoSign #2: They tend to be more hesitant or cautious in new situations. Gabriel Mello / Getty Images Highly sensitive kids feel their emotions and surroundings deeply. But how do you know if your child has this personality trait? There are subtle day-to-day behaviors you can watch for that indicate they may be a highly sensitive child (HSC).
What 'Only Children' Bring Up The Most In Therapy

1 month ago | huffpost.com | Sarah Bourassa

If you grew up as an only child, you’ve likely heard some of these stereotypical phrases at some point in your life: “That’s sad you grew up all alone.” “Your parents must’ve spoiled you.” “Do you have a hard time making friends?” Yet recent research shows that many of these portrayals of only children are inaccurate. And even though the single-child family structure used to be a rarity, it’s now the fastest growing family unit in the United States.
These Subtle Differences Between Coughs Can Reveal A Lot About Your Illness

1 month ago | huffpost.com | Sarah Bourassa

A cough can feel like a particularly annoying symptom to deal with, especially if it’s keeping you awake at night or lingering for weeks on end. But there’s probably a good reason you have that cough — and it can tell you a lot about what’s going on in your body. “Essentially, what vomiting is to the stomach, a cough is to the lungs,” said Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos, a pulmonologist at Johns Hopkins Medicine. “It is your lung’s ...
5 Foods And Drinks To Avoid At The Airport, According To Food Safety Experts

1 month ago | huffpost.com | Sarah Bourassa

Many hungry travelers turn to airport grab-and-go food before flights, but, if you want to avoid getting sick before hopping on a plane, you may want to think twice about your choices. For example, food and beverage items can become contaminated with harmful bacteria if they’re not kept at appropriate temperatures or handled in clean conditions — and you may not know how well-regulated airport food is.
6 Not-So-Obvious Signs Your Kid Is Highly Sensitive

1 month ago | huffpost.com | Sarah Bourassa

Highly sensitive kids feel their emotions and surroundings deeply. But how do you know if your child has this personality trait? There are subtle day-to-day behaviors you can watch for that indicate they may be a highly sensitive child (HSC).
5 Not-So-Obvious Home Appliances You Should Clean — And What Happens If You Don't

2 months ago | huffpost.com | Sarah Bourassa

While it’s easy to remember to clean areas of our home that are visibly dirty (like floors and kitchen counters), there’s one part that is often forgotten: appliances. And if they’re not properly cleaned, this can negatively impact their performance — and even pose risks for your safety and health. “Dirty appliances become breeding grounds for harmful things like mold and bacteria,” said Michael Rubino, a mold and air quality expert and founder of HomeCleanse.
The One Item That Professional Organizers Avoid In Their Homes

2 months ago | huffpost.com | Sarah Bourassa

When it comes to decluttering, it can be hard to decide exactly what to get rid of and how to organize so your house actually stays neat. Should you ditch souvenirs? What about product manuals and boxes? Are there particular organizing systems that can actually make maintaining tidiness more difficult? We asked professional organizers about the one thing they refuse to keep in their own homes and why that makes a significant difference in keeping their spaces clutter-free.
6 'Soothing' Activities That Are Secretly Causing You More Anxiety

2 months ago | huffpost.com | Sarah Bourassa

When you’re overwhelmed with stress, you may feel like curling up in a ball and not know how to pull yourself out of the funk. From watching hours and hours of TV to pretending the stress isn’t there, there are common “soothing” behaviors that we do to unwind that can cause more harm than good. “I do things that exacerbate my stress,” Niro Feliciano, a psychotherapist and author, told HuffPost.
30 Years Later, 'The Father Of The Bride 2' Feels So Off-Base About Your 40s

2 months ago | scarymommy.com | Sarah Bourassa

I Beg Your PardonAs a millennial mom, I had a *few* surprising revelations that went way over my head as a kid. First up? Ages!by Sarah Bourassa3 minutes agoBuena Vista Pictures DistributionAs a kid growing up in the '90s, there was one feel-good movie I remember watching over and over again: Father of the Bride. I couldn't get enough of the 1991 film starring Steve Martin and Diane Keaton. That was until I discovered Father of the Bride Part II, which was released in 1995.
7 Phrases That Teach Kids How To Be Assertive

Jan 21, 2025 | huffpost.com | Sarah Bourassa

Teaching kids how to share, take turns and be considerate of others is often top of mind for parents and caregivers. But kids also need to learn to how be assertive and stand up for themselves — even if that’s a skill parents don’t talk about as often. “Assertiveness is all about teaching kids to express their needs and boundaries confidently without being aggressive,” said Ann-Louise Lockhart, pediatric psychologist, parent coach and owner of A New Day Pediatric Psychology.