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Whether this is your first or fifth pregnancy, there’s no such thing as knowing too much information. After all, every birth experience is unique. That’s why we’ve provided countless labor and delivery articles to help you prepare for the big day. Whether this is your first or fifth pregnancy, there’s no such thing as knowing too much information. After all, every birth experience is unique. That’s why we’ve provided countless labor and delivery articles to help you prepare for the big day. It

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding may be a natural thing, but that doesn’t mean it always comes naturally. Here’s the lowdown on how to breastfeed so baby—and you!—can reap all the amazing benefits comfortably. Discover how-to guides, troubleshooting tips, discussion boards and personal stories from other parents about their experiences as nursing moms. Breastfeeding may be a natural thing, but that doesn’t mean it always comes naturally. Here’s the lowdown on how to breastfeed so baby—and you!—can reap all the am
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'Amsterdam' Director David O. Russell's History of Sexual, Verbal, and Physical Assault — Femestella

For a long time, one of Hollywood’s best-kept secrets was who among the most powerful were also the most abusive. But in recent years, particularly since the Me Too movement, these secrets are being exposed, leaving “cancel culture” to do its job and take power away from some of these monsters. We’ve watched this kind of takedown happen again and again. Still, for every well-known star that is “canceled”, it seems like three more are still flying under the radar, getting away with toxic behavio
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'Amsterdam' Director David O. Russell Has a Long History of Abuse — So Why Do A-List Actors Continue to Work With Him? —

For a long time, one of Hollywood’s best-kept secrets was who among the most powerful were also the most abusive. But in recent years, particularly since the Me Too movement, these secrets are being exposed, leaving “cancel culture” to do its job and take power away from some of these monsters. We’ve watched this kind of takedown happen again and again. Still, for every well-known star that is “canceled”, it seems like three more are still flying under the radar, getting away with toxic behavio
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Netflix's 'Look Both Ways' Review: Finally a Film That Accurately Portrays the Darker Parts of New Motherhood —

Over the years, it’s slowly become more and more normalized to talk about the hard parts of new parenthood. And while real-life parents are sharing their struggles of trying to cope with sleep deprivation and mastitis, TV shows and movies often gloss over some of the darker realities. Netflix’s film Look Both Ways, refreshingly, isn’t one of them. The movie stars Lili Reinhart as Natalie, who finds herself taking a pregnancy test the night of her college graduation. From there, two timelines
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The Controversy Surrounding Netflix's Marilyn Monroe Biopic 'Blonde' — Femestella

60 years after her untimely death, Marilyn Monroe continues to be one of the most iconic women of her generation. Most of us know at least a little about her story. But for some fans, her legacy is something they take very seriously, and it must be protected at all costs. So it comes as no surprise that after Netflix dropped the trailer (below) for the upcoming Marilyn Monroe biopic, Blonde, fans had *a lot* of feelings. While most media coverage surrounding the trailer has been relatively po

Nonverbal Communication During Interviews

When you’re getting ready for an interview, you know that it’s essential to wear something that’s clean, professional, and reflects your personality. You can say all of the right things in an interview, but if you’re wearing a stained t-shirt and last night’s makeup, it’s unlikely that you’ll move on to the next round. The same concept applies to your nonverbal communication during an interview, too. Meeting every qualification in a job ad means very little if you roll your eyes and scowl throug
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Advice From A Special Ed Teacher: How To Pick A Sensory-Friendly Mask For Kids

Kids with sensory processing issues can be a real struggle for families when shopping for everyday clothing, and new coronavirus mask mandates have created a whole new challenge. But there are some sensory-friendly face masks for kids that can help you manage the situation a little easier. It may take a little trial and error to find the right one for your child, but knowing where to look will hopefully help speed up the process. Joanna Heglar, a special education teacher in North Carolina, sug

Setting Boundaries Between Work and Home

Thanks to technology, we are more accessible than ever. If your boss wants to get in touch with you at any given time, they usually can, regardless of whether you’re at your child’s parent-teacher conference or reading them a bedtime story. The good news is that most bosses and coworkers understand that you have a life outside the office. However, it’s not always easy to get them to respect that when you’re not signed on for work, you are not available. Period. This is why it’s so essential to
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'Friends': Is Co-Creator Marta Kauffman's Apology Too Little Too Late? —

The show Friends was a phenomenon during its time. But in the 18 years since its final episode aired, the series’ creators have received a lot of criticism for the show’s lack of diversity and its many transphobic, fatphobic, and homophobic storylines. While creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane have acknowledged the show’s problems in hindsight, it wasn’t until this past week that either of them actively apologized for their wrongdoing. Speaking about the show’s lack of diversity in an inte

Return to Work or Take a Mom Pause After Having a Baby?

When you are well into your career and you find out that you’re pregnant, many thoughts will cross your mind. When will you tell your boss and co-workers the news? How does maternity leave work? How will you navigate the many doctor appointments in your future? And, of course, what will you do when maternity leave ends? Maybe you already know the answer to that last question, so it’s not something you’re overthinking, but for many moms, this is a tough decision. Even if you are convinced you’ll

3 Questions to Ask at the End of a Job Interview

It’s hard to say that any part of an interview is more important than another because a lot rides on everything from how you’re dressed to how you answer questions to whether or not you show up on time or two minutes late. A part of the interview process a lot of people tend to forget is the portion at the end where the interviewer asks the candidate if they have any questions. The opportunity shouldn’t be overlooked because it’s a chance to find out more about the role and give you one last sho
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