Kristin Bennett
Open reports and reflections about life, medicine, & community from an optimistic desert survivor, mom, mensan, author, product/community developer & human rights activist.
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Home Birth and Labor Preparation ExercisesExercises to best prepare a pregnant woman's body for the labor of giving birth. Strength, stamina, and flexibility are all important and will ease labor as much as possible, particularly in natural birth. -
Making Foreclosure Moving Easier on KidsFamilies losing their homes to foreclosure are faced with moving, often unexpectedly. Here are some ways to ease the transition for the children who are losing the neighborhood they know as they step into a new one. -
Teen Boot Camp Survival Story & Reality CheckIt has been a long time but seeing the number of kids being sent away to boot camps and residential treatment centers rise...it is time to talk about my experience and those who aren't here, because they can't tell it themselves.
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WIC and EBT ... What's the Difference?I have been helped at various points in my life by both of these programs, if you are considering signing up for benefits here are some pointers and basic information! -
Maternity Shopping Outside of Maternity Section Saves MoneyRealizing my low waisted jeans still fit once my belly popped out in my second trimester was a huge breakthrough in realizing I didn't have to buy so many maternity clothes!!
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Happier Family by Design...Kids First?Often we hear the mantra of "Fall in love, get married, have kids, live happily ever after" but is it really like that? What if we had kids, THEN looked for love that complimented our lifestyle? Time-share marriages? -
How Do BPA's or Hexavalent Chromium Relate to MS?As a person diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis who always has and does drink a lot of water, recent news has me wondering if BPA's and Hexavalent Chromium might have something to do with MS? -
5 Favorite Supplements for PregnancyEvery pregnancy is certainly different, being in my third I have noticed some of the supplements really do make a difference in making pregnant life more pleasant!!
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5 Helpful Tips for Dealing with Schools & MedicineSome simple preparation and tips can really simplify the process of making sure that your elementary school child is being well taken care of when finishing off their prescription.
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Does Diversity Scare You?Diversity is exciting, and for some scary, we are successfully living together despite the fear coming from outside the most diverse zip code in the whole USA.
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Happy and Active Living with Multiple SclerosisMy multiple sclerosis diagnosis taught me that life can change at any second, and that means to live each moment to the fullest. No reason to waste any time worrying about what 'was' or what 'would have' been. -
Treatment of MS Vs. Stroke Leading to Disability?I find that reflecting on the treatment I got as a stroke patient has helped me to believe that whatever multiple sclerosis throws at me can be handled, but it is up to me to make this happen. -
Connecting with Local Parents OnlineFinding a community online can be a great resource, and if you can't find one here are some instructions on how to make your own!! -
First Time as a Kindergarten Classroom VolunteerWhile intimidating at first, volunteering in the kindergarten classroom is such a rewarding experience! -
Five Tips for Kindergarten Orientation NightHere are some tips to help ease the transition to a new school and routine by being prepared for the Kindergarten Orientation put on by your child's school. -
What to Look for in a Kid-Friendly CafeI have been to a lot of kid cafes and here is what I have found to make a big difference in the great, good, and not so good places I have visited.
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Medical Analytics FantasyTechnical innovations are swarming about the analytics used by popular sites, I would like to see if we can apply this same kind of passion and drive to medicine...
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Narcotic Prescriptions Out of ReachSome conditions in particular ADD/ADHD require some drugs that are watched closely due to their 'narcotic' nature. These requirements put the drugs to make someone functional out of reach for some who can't afford seeing a doctor and paying for RX too. -
Seattle Train Crash on MLKMy husband was at home working and I had just left to do the same at a local coffee shop. Between our house and the coffee shop is a very busy street (MLK) and about a block after I crossed it I heard the noises, my husband heard the same and ran out..
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Mom with MS: No More Health Insurance, Disability and Getting SuedWith the COBRA subsidy that came into play last year a mom with MS who was laid off about the same time and has not found employment with coverage is getting a stiff dose of reality.
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Training Wheels or Not?Is it better to throw a kid on a bike with or without training wheels to start? Well, it depends on your needs!! Here are some tips for making this decision for your child. -
Having a Stroke as a College FreshmanCollege in a new city is a challenge of it's own, throw in a medical event like this though and it changes everything. There is a lot to this story and this is the first of a number of articles related. -
Married by the Lake on 8/8/08Proposal happened less than 4 months before the chosen date! Here is how we did it... -
Delicious Gluten-Free Beer for 4th of July!!As I type my husband is doing a beer run to get me some of this beer that has no gluten in it. Locally we get it at PCC, though I'm sure with some searching you can find some locally too!! -
Red & Blue Makes Purple PoliticsPurple haiku, as deep as can be. -
Moms Making Money Without Sacrificing KiddosMLM (Multi-Level Marketing) and Direct Sales have gotten a bad rap, if we can step away from our corporate dependence we can all be a part of making our connections with our community stronger and mutually beneficial. -
When to Send September Kids to School?When a little baby is born in September, or a month in either direction there are difficult decisions to make around whether it is better to be the oldest or the youngest in class.
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Allergies and AutoimmunityGluten-free diets have become what looks like a fad according to some, though the increasing rates of autoimmunity and links to diet are hard to ignore, what is really going on? Here is what it looks like to me...
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Baby Care Scares in the Bathroom Lead to Questioning CosmeticsAfter washing my baby once with some organic body care from the health food store all those little red bumps went away, realizing the products I had purchased were hurting her, and my research began.
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Finding Mommy Time Outside the BoxWe see it everywhere, take a walk by yourself, find a gym with childcare, leave kiddo's with dad while shopping, but is this really enough? Here is a compilation of some ideas I've collected from moms about how they carve Mommy Time in unexpected ways.
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Increase the Risk of Multiple Sclerosis with Milk?Milk, does it help or hurt those with MS? Vitamin D is good, but is there something else about the milk which hurts those suffering from Multiple Sclerosis? It is looking like the answer is yes...
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No More Free Ning?After laying off 40% of it's workforce Ning says things will be different, nixing the free communities that have blossomed over the last year and focusing on the paid 'premium' customer.
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Writing for a Cause and Getting it ReadMany of us who write feel passionately about one or many things, but find we don't get as many readers for these topics. Becoming a part of the topic in multiple ways is the first step.
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Reduce Chance of Stroke with Casual WalkingAfter doing the research for this article...I took a walk. I recommend all of you do the same because a stroke is no fun! Reducing your risk is as easy as stepping out side more often and walking around the neighborhood!
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Affect of Gardens, Allergy Tests, Meditation Retreats & Childcare on Our HealthWhen it comes to health and wellness, we seem to turn to doctors, but what about what gets us to that point? Being in touch with our physical, emotional, spiritual selves helps a lot!
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Seattle's Best Mommy & Kid Friendly CafesMoms drink coffee, meet with friends, and have kids. Where in Seattle can they go to do all of the above without boring the kids, driving the other customers crazy, or settling for a mediocre coffee?
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Pregnancy and Multiple SclerosisHuge variety of opinions that doctors hold regarding pregnancy and Multiple Sclerosis. Here is information I have gathered from my experiences, doctors, and other moms with Multiple Sclerosis that I know. -
Life After Getting a Degree in Communication DesignSchool for me was expanding on what I was interested in, and trying to find a way to make money with it, or find success. What I really got though was more of a conceptual model of how to get things done, and done well more importantly.
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Resipiscence of Coming into Life as Gifted AdultBeing a gifted adult is a challenge that every gifted child experiences at some point after their 18th birthday. Gifted children unnoticed, even punished might not even know they are gifted until much later, which is my story.
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Mom with MS Excited About Health Care ReformI'm happy that health care reform is moving forward. It is a huge step forward for us as a developed nation. Keeping healthy shouldn't have to break the bank.Also published on:
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Earth Day is My BirthdayEveryday is Earth Day when you love to garden like me, but when it is my birthday, we really feel connected as one.
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Garden Therapy: Fighting AutoimmunityGardening isn't just about moving dirt around, it helps in so many ways to fight depression, improve diet, and build connections. -
Together We ThriveIt doesn't happen much, but at times I'm stuck at home. Having a project like a vegetable garden going leaves no room for depression, but only joy to grow.
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Mom with MS: Solitary Tube TimeWhat's a couple hours here and there? After 10 years of getting MRI's and now getting more than ever, I figured it was time to talk about what it is like, not everyone gets them apparently; which I forget sometimes.
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Mom with MS: Hands Temporarily Out of OrderStarting in January an exacerbation of multiple sclerosis took my hands out of commission for what seemed close to a month, making life happen is an interesting challenge when spontaneously losing control of hands.
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Mom with MS: Built in Back VibrationsBy far the strangest, and most fun symptom I have experienced during the recovery phase of an MS Exacerbation.