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Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) What to expect and how to care for yourself after giving birth: 1 of 9
I had the perfect pregnancy and delivery. No, really. I wasn't sick, I glowed beautifully, and at 3 o'clock the morning my due date, I went into labor. I arrived at the hospital already 6 centimeters dilated and gave birth within 5 hours. Ahh.. bliss. Unfortunately, no one ever told me what my life was going to be like for a ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence Benefits of extra-curricular activities for teens: 4 of 22
Participation in extra-curricular activities will foster creative, social and physical skills that are desirable qualities to colleges and future employers. Involvement can strengthen self-esteem, build lasting friendships and create a lifetime of memories. These activities help define you in a different way than academic stu... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Sleep Issues Survival tips for new parents: How to get extra sleep while caring for babies: 3 of 13
Once you become a mother, sleeping becomes a luxury as opposed to a basic necessity. Everyone has advice on how to get your baby to sleep through the night, but you must realize that all babies are different and you, the parent, have different philosophies on how to raise your children. These are the tools that I used that wo... More..
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama Preparing for an audition: 7 of 19
My "audition nightmare come true" happened during a monologue from "The Merchant of Venice." I was auditioning for the role of Lady Percy in Henry IV, and I chose a perfect Portia piece for the audition. It was witty, beautiful, well put together, and I completely pulverized it. I stumbled over my lines so much that the audit... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Pregnancy and weight gain: 8 of 16
You are allowed to be sad about gaining weight. Your friends think it's cute when you cry during diaper commercials. But, for some reason, when you tell them you're sad about stacking on 40 lbs in 6 months, they look at you like you're the most insensitive, self-centered woman they have ever met.You and your body are doing so... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to plan an unforgettable family vacation: 12 of 23
Family outings are supposed to be a break from routine. Vacations can help decrease work-related stress, bring a family closer together, and be loads of fun. Of course, the stress of planning a family vacation can easily trump all of those benefits. But, by choosing a family-oriented destination, most of the work will be done... More..
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama How to cry on cue: 8 of 14
I have watched hundreds of auditions and have seen a few moving performances in which the actor chose to cry. To that end, I have seen even more actors make the crying choice and leave me less than impressed. The method of arriving at such intense emotion is personal, but the result needs to be the same-honesty. Dishonest rea... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Taking "mommy time" without feeling guilty: 51 of 73
Mommyguilt.It's 3 o'clock a.m., the morning of my due date, and I'm having contractions. I'm afraid to wake my husband because the week before, I woke him and made him drive me to the hospital only to find out I was having false labor. So, on this particular early morning, I decided to do everything I was supposed to do. Each... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Call-in-sick dos and don'ts: 41 of 47
Important Point the First: Sick days are not a privilege. You are entitled to them, you earned them, and you can use them as you choose.Important Point the Second: Every single person in the world has called in sick when they actually were not, including your boss.Important Point the Third: Every single person in the world ha... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Questions job seekers should ask during a job interview: 21 of 24
Always ask questions. After all, an interview is not just the time for the employer to get to know you-you are here to get to know the company as well. But before deciding what questions to ask, it is important to know whether or not the company's policy is to conduct multiple interviews. If they plan to interview each candid... More..