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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Για τις μαμάδες με μοναχοπαίδια: 5 απίστευτα ψυχικά προτερήματα των παιδιών χωρίς αδέρφια

1 week ago | huffingtonpost.gr | Sarah Bourassa

«Οι άνθρωποι, όταν ακούμε ότι κάποιος είναι μοναχοπαίδι, αυτόματα υποθέτουμε πολλά για την προσωπικότητά του: Ότι είναι μοναχικός/ή, κακομαθημένος/η, εγωιστής/εγωίστρια ή αυταρχικός/ή. Κι αυτά δεν είναι ούτε τα μισά από τα στερεότυπα που κυριαρχούν», παρατηρεί η Σούζαν Νιούμαν, κοινωνική ψυχολόγος και συγγραφέας. Όμως κανένα από όλα αυτά τα χαρακτηριστικά της προσωπικότητας δεν συνδέεται πράγματι με το να μην έχει κάποιος/α αδέρφια.
According To Experts, There Are Actual Benefits To Being An Only Child

1 week ago | buzzfeed.com | Sarah Bourassa

Parents·Posted 1 minute agoThe single-child family structure is now the fastest-growing family unit in the United States, and with good reason. AscentXmedia via Getty Images When people ask me if I have any siblings, as soon as I answer “no,” they often assume a lot about my personality just because I’m an only child.
6 Positive Traits Of Only Children That Aren’t Talked About Enough

1 week ago | huffpost.com | Sarah Bourassa

When people ask me if I have any siblings, as soon as I answer “no,” they often assume a lot about my personality just because I’m an only child. Lonely, spoiled, selfish and bossy are some of the most common only child stereotypes that have persisted for years — even though they have been debunked time and time again. “The stereotype is so ingrained in our society ...
It's Confirmed: This Kitchen Item Can Harbor More Bacteria Than A Toilet Seat

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Sarah Bourassa

Between preparing and handling food, piling dirty dishes in the sink and constantly wiping up spills and crumbs, you can see how your kitchen is a prime spot for germs. Yet the germiest item in your kitchen may surprise you, because it’s what you use to keep it clean. “A dirty sponge can actually contain more bacteria than a toilet seat,” said Darin Detwiler, a food safety expert and professor at Northeastern University.
You May Have ADHD If You Do Any Of These Things In Your Relationships, Experts Say

2 weeks ago | buzzfeed.com | Sarah Bourassa

Goodful·Posted 1 minute agoWe talked to therapists about habits in relationships that could be signs of ADHD — and tips for both partners for working through their differences. Do you find it difficult to focus on a task when your partner is talking to you? Do you go to bed much later than your partner? Do you take comments from your partner personally, even when they don’t mean to criticize you?
5 Airport Foods That Are “Breeding Grounds For Dangerous Bacteria”

2 weeks ago | buzzfeed.com | Sarah Bourassa

Tasty·Posted 1 minute agoYou'll thank yourself later. Amir Mukhtar via Getty Images 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.
7 Relationship Habits That Secretly May Be Signs Of ADHD

3 weeks ago | huffpost.com | Sarah Bourassa

Do you find it difficult to focus on a task when your partner is talking to you? Do you go to bed much later than your partner? Do you take comments from your partner personally, even when they don’t mean to criticize you? While everyone in relationships may experience these scenarios, when they happen often or to an extreme, they can be signs of ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder).
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 ...