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10 Questions: Days Of Our Lives’ Alison Sweeney

In my weekly column "10 Questions," I interview an inspirational mom about how she balances her family, career and self.

This week, Days Of Our Lives' Alison Sweeney shares her secrets to balancing motherhood and a busy career, her addictions and more.

Lolita: What's your definition of a Modern Mom?

Alison: There is no easy answer to this. In 2007, so many women are career moms, I think that is a really tricky balancing act. But, Modern Moms are making it work. I think for a long time working moms felt they had to separate their family from their work persona - try to hide the mom in them at work. But lately, a lot of moms I know embrace their family lives and incorporate it to make them even better at their careers.

Lolita: What's your secret to balancing career and family?

Alison: The main thing for me is taking it one day at a time. It is definitely a juggling act, but if I look at the big picture of all the stuff I've got going on, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Taking it one day at a time helps me to get everything done.

Lolita: What did your parents teach you about parenting?

Alison: My parents were great at encouraging my brothers and me to try new things. I was never a picky eater or afraid to try new activities. My parents encouraged us to try sports, after-school activities and all sorts of new things. That mindset has helped me tremendously in my life and I hope I can share that with Ben.

Lolita: What do you want to teach Ben?

Alison: There are so many things I want to teach Ben as he grows! A really important thing for both my husband and me is that Ben has good manners. I really want him to grow up being a polite and well-mannered child. He isn't even two yet and Ben already says 'please' and 'thank you'. He's a very sweet and kind little boy, he laughs all the time, and shares easily. I think that's so important, so I really want to continue to encourage him in that direction.

Lolita: What's your favorite family activity?

Alison: We take family walks with our two dogs. It's so much fun to walk in the park together. We do a lot of fun stuff - family trips and such - but just playing together in the park as a family is my favorite.

Lolita: Who do you admire most?

Alison: My biggest inspiration is all of the working mothers who find the perfect balance when juggling their careers and their families.

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