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Feeling enormous responsibility to treat her patient with care and empathy, McGeehan called upon tools she learned in 2016 during a mindfulness and resilience program for nurses. Bringing awareness to her physical experience—with the help of mindful breathing and a body scan—allowed her to self-soothe and regulate the emotional whirlwind she felt. Asking herself questions such as, “How can I serve?” and “What is the need here?” gave her the focus she needed to effectively care for her patient, as well as be the touchpoint for the patient’s family....

Some version of this battle occurred daily over a very long three weeks, during which I tried five different types of brushing implements—from wide-toothed combs to wet brushes—three different kinds of spray-on conditioners, myriad forms of distraction (songs, books, TV), and, of course, the promise of lots of rewards. Yet nothing worked, for this kiddo did not want to have her hair combed. It was no use. Quite often, we parent in what could be considered non-ideal circumstances—when we’re physiologically and emotionally running on empty and tending to many other demands....

** About Dove Amplified Textures Dove Amplified Textures is a collection that was created to nourish and enhance hair while simplifying styling for those who have coily, curly, or wavy hair. Every product is made with natural ingredients such as honey, jojoba, aloe, and coconut oil to cater to each curly hair type. What I also love about Dove is that they are devoted to building the self-esteem of individuals of various communities through their inclusive product range that features products like this!...

** Step 1: Wash and condition. Use Suave Professionals Keratin Infusion Smoothing Shampoo and Suave Professionals Keratin Infusion Smoothing Conditioner to wash and condition your hair. This product combination helps smooth your strands while leaving you with silky soft hair that won’t put up a fight when it comes to straightening. Step 2: Protect your hair and blow-dry. Make sure to protect your hair from heat using Nexxus Promend Heat Protecting Mist....

1. Use a targeted shampoo 1. Use a targeted shampoo The ends of curly hair tend to dry out quickly. So, whether you’re washing your hair once or a few times a week, you want a shampoo that doesn’t dry your strands out even more. TRESemmé Flawless Curls Shampoo targets the driest parts of your hair with an advanced formulation, leaving you with hair ready to be styled into flawless curls....