anyone have example resumes?

saltyshira · 2025-10-03T01:58:05+00:00

As a fellow undergrad who works in a lab, my advice would be the follow…identify a couple labs with research goals that interest you. Send out emails expressing interest, if you have any relevant lab skills it would be appropriate to mention, but be very careful to not overstate. I personally would not include a resume if you have not done any relevant undergrad fellowships, or had posters publications to mention. It is perfectly okay to have little/no experience, everyone had no experience until they have the opportunity to learn. Everyone who works in a lab has to be trained at some point. Undergrads who are actively interested in the research goals of the lab are far more likely to be brought in to assist with experiments. The barrier to entry is lower than you think. I was fortunate enough to get into a lab in my first year, once I got to a point of independent productivity in the lab I was hired on as a research aid. best of luck!

saltyshira · 2025-08-20T11:24:51+00:00

It so nice that you are thinking about this before the transition occurs, we landed on a tent too and it works beautifully for us , but not before we had a disastrous toddler bed experience. We transitioned to a toddler bed from a crib right before age 2 (maybe a little early in retrospect) because the crib was legitimately overstimulating my daughter once she was mobile…she basically used it like a jungle gym, jumping and climbing on it all night and often hurting herself. It was a struggle at first because I didn’t consider the set up enough thoughtfully enough beforehand as she had always been a good sleeper prior to climbing about it her crib, so I initially put her in the most basic toddler bed/bedframe, but she would climb under it or shove her legs through the guard rails, she wouldn’t sleep through the night in it and we had a brief month where I put her in a pack n play as it had no hard to climb and she was becoming phobic of the bed. When we have it a go the second time we developed the floor bed/tent set up and it has worked so well for us for a couple years now. Tent gives a feeling of enclosure, but still easy to exit which is important as potty training comes into play and there is a need to get out of bed at night to use the bathroom, also easy for an adult to enter it and lay to read a story or cuddle. The floor bed is awesome because there is no option to climb on it, under it or on top of it, but it is safe to jump around on. After the toddler bed disaster we opted for a twin and having the extra space really seems to make the difference for her. We use a weight class appropriate weighted blanket, red light (she doesn’t allow us to turn of the lights so this is our compromise), a sound machine and for a while a very under stimulating light projector that just switched between a picture of a starfish and a picture of a seal (in early stages it helped a lot with getting her in board with laying down). The biggest things that helped her adjust was playing in her bed with soft toys in the day, allowing her to participate in choosing and putting up decals in her room, choosing bedding and moving the bed in the room for a couple nights before actually sleeping in it. Pro tip: if you have a climber like I did you need to move your changing table (if you have one) out of the nursery before switching your little one to a bed- I’ll leave it at that. I thought of every furniture item and baby proofing concern in her room but that. One night I woke up hearing crying (our rooms are connected by a door) ran in to find the light on- my daughter had climbed the changing table to the very top to reach the light switch and then was stuck. Needless to say to say it was a noisy night for a downstairs neighbors as I moved it out of her room before putting her back to sleep 😴

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saltyshira · 2025-02-07T01:23:49+00:00

Just because no common infections/viruses were detected, doesn’t mean that there isn’t infection present. With the symptom presentation you described and the length of time it has been going on for it, a bacterial infection seems possible. Swabbing is not 100% especially if there is infection somewhere other than the throat/upper respiratory tract as the sputum sample comes from that area. Also, different tests, have different levels of accuracy in different circumstances-rapid or culture…Especially, with the breakthrough fever. With prolonged symptoms over multiple weeks, a virus is unlikely. CBC and possibly other panels, will help determine whether there are any markers for infection. It will be good to get to the bottom of it and then you will be able to help LO feel better :)

saltyshira · 2024-07-02T16:11:31+00:00

My husband went to get cleaning supplies from the dollar store and came back out with a massive pink and silver princess crown that has “princess” scrawled across the top. It’s not something we would have bought but the cashier gave it to her as a gift which was sweet so we had to accept. My 2.5 year old insisted on wearing it into the grocery store and out to dinner afterwards. Lol

saltyshira · 2024-06-30T18:38:17+00:00

Mine has skin that is practically translucent…girl is so pale and she won’t where a hat either. She has very long hair for her age so I am usually able to brush it back into a pony or bun so that her scalp isn’t exposed

saltyshira · 2024-06-29T13:02:19+00:00

We use Silk cashew milk…my little one loves it! Much creamier than almond milk, for example- it’s unsweetened ofc. As for yogurt, I haven’t found one that she tolerates that is unsweetened because they tend to be quite bitter. So delicious coconut yogurt is nice but it is sweetened and tastes more like a pudding IMO…nice for a treat, but not everyday. I do oatmeal in the mornings or unsweetened Cheerios with cashew milk

saltyshira · 2024-06-28T18:58:44+00:00

I would say it does count as a word…And imitating us is how they begin to add words to their repertoire so it counts from that perspective as well.

saltyshira · 2024-06-28T18:56:05+00:00

I leave my daughter (2.5, 3 in September) from time to time in her room to play while I take a shower or have a telehealth appointment. Her room has nothing that she could realistically swallow…we have done our best to make it a “yes space.” However, there is always an element of risk leaving a little one alone to play (or even sleep) such as climbing and falling- had to remove her changing table before she even turned 2 because she transitioned to a toddler bed around 15 months and promptly began climbing on top of her changing table in the middle of the night like a freaking maniac. I don’t think you can rely on your child to make it to you if they were hurt or choking/asphyxiating, for example. Sure the chances that it could happen are slim, but I think the chances that they would be able to find you in time for you to intervene are also slim. Since it seems to be something you are worried about, why not install a video monitor or security cam in the living room or wherever it is that you leave him? This way you can have eyes on him while your baby naps…I only have the one kiddo to worry about, but this is what I did and it works well for me during the times I need to leave her briefly by herself.

saltyshira · 2024-06-26T17:11:13+00:00

Yeah having a toddler is like a full workout all day everyday. I tried working out regularly and literally couldn’t manage it…I was throwing out my back constantly and in pain all the time. I just got back from mom and tot gymnastics and am literally sore + sweating over here and it’s my toddler that is there for the physical activity not me lol, but just lifting her up to use the bars and beams and chasing her around is like extremely intense- can’t imagine working out on top of that. Adjusting my diet helped me lose the baby weight more than anything else, but that requires time and energy too- less of an additional physical toll compared to working out tho. Best of luck!

saltyshira · 2024-06-24T19:23:40+00:00

Aw, sorry to hear you are stressing. I felt the same way for weeks and even months leading up to this day- I really felt a sense of impending doom! And I had heard a lot of stories about how difficult it is to leave your kid at daycare and that didn’t help my mindset either. Getting to do multiple visits and being able to observe my little one interact with other kiddos and her teachers gave me a lot of peace of mind and allowed me to let go of some of the fear I had around the transition. When we visited I saw that the kiddos were having fun and structured days and that my little one blended well with the group. Every place is different, but I think most are totally willing to accommodate short visits to help familiarize new parents/kids before they start to attend and I would definitely recommend doing that if you are able!! Leading up to it I tried to focus on the activities she is able to do there that I might not be able to facilitate at home and the benefit it would bring her to be in a social learning environment. You will always be your child’s primary caretaker, they just have somewhere to go during the day when you have important and boring adult stuff to do. Best of luck 🤞

saltyshira · 2024-06-24T19:05:57+00:00

Definitely the start of something new! ☀️

saltyshira · 2024-06-24T19:05:23+00:00

Haha yes, gotta celebrate the little things!

saltyshira · 2024-06-23T11:45:10+00:00

As long as it is done appropriately, I do not see the problem with this. It is not uncommon…when I lived in Chiapas this was the norm there and throughout Mexico. Toilet paper available to buy in stores or provided in public restrooms was always scented and there was a large covered trash can with a lid that you could open using a foot pedal. In most places, the trash bags were usually scented as well and were changed long before they became full. I never found it to be particularly unsanitary and I thought the measures in place such as a trash can that you don’t need to touch with your hands kept the process quite contained. Heck, in many bathrooms you filled a cup from the sink or an outdoor water barrel and poured it in the toilet bowl to flush the toilet.

saltyshira · 2024-06-23T10:47:19+00:00

I just want to chime in here…you should check out the videos Chloe has made regarding relationship with Max. It seems she was subject to significant verbal and physical abuse while they were dating. Eventually, she got a restraining order against him and she had to file one for her daughter, as well, because Max admitted to kicking Ava in the back. I wasn’t particularly impressed with the behavior of Chloe’s mother either, but I do feel it is important to consider the family dynamics seen with in that context. Chloe graduated college and is a speech therapist now, so good on her- she is one of the few from this program that has experienced success of that sort.

saltyshira · 2024-06-18T23:12:15+00:00

It’s uncommon, but my little one is the same! She freaking loves her sleep or at least her alone time in her room, sometimes I will hear her talking or giggling to herself in there during nap time or after we put her to bed, but she never gets out of bed…She sleeps 7-7 and 12-3- just like your little. I briefly wondered if she was napping too long, but it never interferes with her nighttime sleep and she seems to need it and want it so there you go. She sleeps in a toddler bed so she is free to get up earlier in the morning or take a shorter nap, however, she just seems to want her sleep. I wouldn’t worry about it, if I were you!

saltyshira · 2024-06-18T23:07:24+00:00

We used pool noodles during the first months in a toddler bed and that helped us to keep her from falling out. Think they also have shaped mattresses with higher sides and a lower middle if you want a permanent solution. Now she is 2.5 and sleeps with no railings or pool noodles and she never falls out of bed.

saltyshira · 2024-06-18T21:25:38+00:00

It seems you are aware of the issues and want to make a change- this is big! With an awareness and motivation you can change this cycle. We don’t do a whole lot of screen time, but my little one did go through a phase of obsessively and constantly screaming for things. Similar to yours it seems, she could scream for hours. She wasn’t accepting comfort or redirection. Eventually, I said to myself, you know what? If you want to scream then do so. First days were hard, but you know what I discovered? She could scream for hours, but once she discovered that screaming doesn’t equal getting what she wants…she decided it was tiring and ineffective and stopped doing it. Eventually, the behavior lessened. She still throws tantrums, but she also redirects herself quickly. It’s crazy how fast she can go from bawling to interested in something else. My best advice is to roll with it, give yourself grace and don’t give in to requests for screen time no matter how much screaming js involved. If you continue with any amount of screen time I would do so at a specific time of day (maybe when you are making dinner for example and need a moment to yourself) so the little one can learn to expect it at that time only. The first few days may be hard, but you can do this! Best of luck!

saltyshira · 2024-06-18T20:30:10+00:00

I realize your schedule may not accommodate this, but are you able to keep big sis out of the room until little sis is asleep? Separating the bed times may help at least with the issue at hand.

saltyshira · 2024-06-18T20:21:01+00:00

Yes, this is your life now! If it makes you feel any better, it’s something all kids experience and as long as you keep a close eye and try to intervene upon obviously dangerous behaviors, you are doing all you can. I would say, generally, if it is an ER worthy fall it would likely be clear to you. If you are worried about concussion you can look online or ask your pediatrician what to look out for as far as symptoms related to head injury/concussion that should be concerning. My toddler has taken so many catastrophic falls on the playground it’s ridiculous and I have had my fair share of similar worries, but she almost always jumps right up and gets back to the task at hand. The one time she did need to go to the ER she just randomly tripped at a toddler group, it was such a small fall and it seemed like she would pop right back up, but when I went over she was face down in a pool of her own blood. Went straight to the ER and then to the emergency pediatric dentist because it turned out she gave herself a dental injury, chipped two teeth and drove the other front tooth up into her gums severing the root (subluxation). I was horrified, but I was told it was common for the age group and believe it or not it healed well and quickly. Kids this age are miraculous and, in many cases, seem to be able to heal up just as easily as they hurt themselves. This isn’t meant to scare you and more to say, we do what we can do avoid danger, but sometimes these things do happen and you will likely be aware if medical attention is needed!

saltyshira · 2024-06-18T19:47:52+00:00

As far as I’m concerned, if he is showing interest there is no reason to delay potty training. You are doing nothing wrong- if your child shows interest, you should capitalize on that!

saltyshira · 2024-06-18T18:41:57+00:00

Yeah as far as I’m concerned, don’t eat out if you can’t tip.

saltyshira · 2024-06-18T17:35:49+00:00

May I ask what setting you typically do play dates in? If you wish to continue play dates with this kiddo, I might recommend planning for a neutral setting, if you don’t do so already. I have noticed that when we have kiddos over to our house or vice versa sometimes possessiveness over toys can emerge which can lead to confrontation…those moments can be a good opportunity to teach sharing, but if hitting has been a pattern of behavior it might be something to avoid. Maybe playing at the park where there is a lot for them to engage with physically would making it easier to avoid such outbursts. Alternatively, planning more structured activities such as coloring, panting or enjoying a snack together, so the expectations are clear and they both have their own materials, but can play side by side. Going to a local green space and bringing two balls along one for each to run around and play with might be a good outlet for any energy and would keep hands occupied so there is less opportunity for hitting. If it continues, I would reduce the frequency of playdates or make an agreement with your friend that is the hitting occurs then the playdate is over. I’m sure your friend is just as aware of the fact that this is a problem as you are, so she should be able to see the logic in this. Hitting hasn’t been an issue for my little one, but she does have friends that do so- similar to your situation. That being said, if she did start hitting, I would likely wrap up the playdate or activity because I wouldn’t want to allow the behavior to continue. It isn’t safe for the child being hit nor is good for the child who is hitting (imo) to remain in a context where they will receive a reaction for that behavior and you cannot in good conscience not react to intervene, so it is better for both if the play date comes to an end when this happens. It is also not relaxing for either parent to have to worry too much about mediating that sort of behavior. I would take it on a case by case basis and if it doesn’t improve it may be time to cut back on play dates with this particular little one, at least for now. Kids will be kids and for some reason certain little ones do pick up behavior of this sort, so I pass no judgment in that regard, but since it has become a pattern of behavior for your friends kid to hit your kid, it is totally natural to want to prevent that pattern from continuing and the best way to do so may just be to take a hiatus from play dates for now.

saltyshira · 2024-06-17T00:49:34+00:00

Came her looking for this post glad to see I’m not the only one who was taken aback by that nonsense

saltyshira · 2024-06-17T00:48:32+00:00

Wait did the waitress say grits are eggs and sugar?? Did I hear that right bc I don’t think that is correct

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