Ashley Latimer
May 23, 2018
Do you know who enjoys a good conversation about poop? Preschoolers. As they learn to use the toilet, flush, and wash their hands, talking about poop seems to become a topic for any time of day. It may just be my preschooler, but he’s obsessed. He
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May 17, 2017
I’ve been thinking a lot about toilets lately. Odd, I know, but I have a toddler who is interested in using the toilet and the prospect of not changing daily diapers is almost too good to be true. My son is obsessed with using the toilet – he
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Feb 14, 2017
When you work in global health – and have a toddler – poo is a frequent topic of conversation. Whether it’s breakfast, a walk to the playground, or a nice quiet dinner, I am always up for a good chat about defecation. But not everyone seems to
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Aug 17, 2016
Sweltering summer heat is in full swing here in Washington, DC, and many of us are seeking relief at the neighborhood pool. This year, with a baby to introduce to the pool, it's been a whole new experience. No longer can I throw a towel into the bag
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Feb 03, 2016
Let's be honest. As someone who has worked in child health for many years, I have a particular passion for diarrhea. One of the leading killers of children, but so very preventable and treatable, diarrhea is often on the top of my mind. It doesn'
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Jan 30, 2015
For most people, the new year means a bit of champagne, a reason to celebrate, and resolutions about personal changes. For Bill and Melinda Gates, the new year brings their annual letter and thoughts about global issues, world progress, and changes
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May 05, 2014
To the average passerby, Dar es Salaam is a busy, bustling city. With a lovely coastline, welcoming people, and so much culture, it seems Tanzania is humming. And undoubtedly, it is. However, for all of Tanzania's development and progress—like
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Feb 27, 2013
Budgets and deficits. Fiscal cliffs and recessions. It's hard to find a good-news story about the economy right about now. Most of us feel like putting our money in our mattress and calling it a day. But here at DefeatDD, we have just the
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Oct 15, 2012
We've all heard it: There is no “I” in team. There is no “me” in “we.” Whatever the phrase, we all learned about sharing, the benefits of collective action, and the idea of everyone working toward a common, unified goal. But the more I think
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Aug 01, 2012
On January 12, 2010, life was forever changed in Haiti. It wasn't only the earthquake damage - the deaths, the destroyed buildings - it was the disaster that ultimately introduced cholera into Haiti. On October 17, 2010, the first cholera death
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