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Ground Rules for Parental College Visits
College is the best four years of your life (at least, theoretically). Its about freedom, independence, and eating cold pizza for breakfast just because you can. Its our first foray into the real world, which is pretty exciting, but for parents, I suppose it can be a little frightening to watch the nest empty out.
Signs of a Stressed Baby in the Womb
While most babies develop without any problems, some infants experience stress prior to birth. Situations that compromise your baby’s blood and oxygen supply can occur during pregnancy and childbirth. Certain symptoms, such as a decrease in fetal movements, may alert you to the possibility that your baby is in distress. Notify your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the health and development of your unborn baby.
Advice for Successfully Returning To Work After Maternity Leave
Spring often brings a fresh start and, for some moms, that fresh start is returning to work after maternity leave or from a more extended career break. Whatever your circumstance, returning to work, either full- or part-time, is a major transition. This mommy did it twice and so can you. Set realistic goals. Women sometimes set…
It’s Okay to Brag During Performance Reviews
It is almost time for annual performance reviews at many companies. I can already feel the anxiety building as we prepare to receive some “constructive feedback” about our job performance and decisions about promotions and raises. Annual performance reviews are especially stressful for many women. Whether this is due to cultural norms of female modesty…
Make Your Profile Standout on LinkedIn
Now that year-end crunch time is over, you may be cashing in your holiday bonus check and checking out new employment opportunities. Many employers use social media to recruit new employees, mostly through LinkedIn. Translation: create a great Linkedin profile, and fast! An effective LinkedIn profile allows you to present yourself in a multi-dimensional way…