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I Would Not Have U Without The NICU
You hear me mention the acronym, "NICU," almost daily, if you are around me, but do you know what it refers to? The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit specializes in the…
Carecuts and Homelessness in Our Community
It all started for me last year; falling in love at first sight, with a place, organization, and those forgotten. A friend of mine, invited me to come volunteer at…
Childhelp, USA
Take the tour of the facility with Shonjrell Ladner, Mrs. Tennessee International 2018, prior to reading the Blog! Child abuse and neglect tends to lead from drug and alcohol abuse,…
What is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome?
When I hold a baby, suffering from NAS, though they can't speak to me, when I look into their eyes, I hear the same words. "Help me, please. I am…
“Susannah’s House,” a Special Home in my Heart
The story I have shared many times along my journey, involves a special place called, "Susannah's House." It means so much to me, not only because I am on the…
Shonjrell Ladner at ABC Kid's Expo
Becoming a New Inventor
So you have a great idea. You dream about it, you tell your spouse, family, and friends, time passes by, and you see your idea implemented. It happens to so…
CPR training with Doll
How to become a “NICU Cuddler,” and Why?
You have seen us everywhere, the most popular volunteer job that has gone adorably viral, a "Cuddler!" Who doesn't want to hold sweet, innocent, newborns, needing love and comfort?! It…
2018 Reading my Published book at Schools
Taking Born to Kuddle to new heights!
My mission, since the start of my journey, has been to bring awareness to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. I just didn't know how to go about doing it, in a way…