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How to Job Hunt While Pregnant
A job change during pregnancy adds another challenge to the search and interview process. At a certain point in the pregnancy, it is impossible to hide the fact that you are pregnant. Even if you aren’t showing yet, not mentioning the pregnancy puts you in a sticky situation with a potential employer. Waiting until after you are hired to announce the pregnancy to your new boss might get the career off to a rocky start. By law, employers are not allowed to deny a job based solely on pregnancy and cannot legally ask you about pregnancy.
List for Packing a Diaper Bag
The following is a guest post from Leslie Newton from timi & leslie Ive been designing diaper bags for 12 years, even before I had a child. When I finally had my own baby girl three years ago and I had to use one of my diaper bags for the first time.I panicked! Suddenly I couldnt remember what all those pockets I designed were for!
How to Raise a Polite Child
Have you ever wished your little one hadnt blurted out that naughty word to his oh-so proper grandparents — an expletive he evidently learned when you accidentally slammed your finger in the door last week? Have you ever watched your child eat and, in horror, had to ask yourself, Did he just watch Animal Planet before this meal? Has your child ever done something so embarrassing that the only thing you can do is smile politely, apologize and glance around you with the I-want-to-crawl-in-a-hole-right-now look? Welcome to the club!
A Letter To Toya Graham
Dear Toya Graham, Thank you. Thank you for taking responsibility as a mother, and loving your son enough to drag him away from the chaos that was erupting on the streets of Baltimore. Thank you for being honest in your parenting and making a scene, that in my opinion, was worth the time on air…
How to Teach Kids About Safety
Every parent wants his child to be safe. When babies are young, you can childproof your home, lower your water temperature thermostat and take other measures to ensure your baby’s safety. During the first years, keeping your child safe is relatively easy since your baby spends most of his time with you or in the care of another trusted adult in a child-friendly environment. As children get older, become more mobile and develop their independence, however, your proactive measures of ensuring your child’s safety should include teaching him practical ways that he can keep himself safe.