In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Parenting skills, like any other ability, can be learned. Taking parenting classes can help you learn what you'll need to know and do as you prepare for the arrival of a newborn. Most classes cover changing diapers, bathing, burping, and feeding your baby, among other skills. For a unique bonding experience, attend these classes with your partner. Books that offer advice to expectant parents (and, especially, books targeted specifically towards men) can offer valuable insights and information. Many of these books are available at your local library, though you could of course buy them, too. Focus on learning practical skills like how to calm a crying baby. When your partner goes to the doctor for checkups and ultrasounds, tag along. Listen to the doctor's advice. Write down information about what the birth process will entail and how you can prepare for the newborn's arrival. Talk to your partner about where they want you to be during labor. Some expectant mothers want their partners in the birthing room during labor. Others expect their partner to remain outside. There is no right way for a couple to plan this experience, but you should discuss the options together and come to an agreement. If you're invited into the birthing room, you'll probably just be there to squeeze your partner's hand and offer moral support.
Summary: Take parenting classes. Read parenting books. Attend prenatal care appointments. Plan for the actual birth process.

You might be tempted to cope with your panic episodes through self-medication with drugs or alcohol. This is always a bad idea. For one thing, it fails to address the underlying problem. You are merely masking it by temporarily altering your brain chemistry and putting yourself at risk for alcoholism, drug dependency, and a host of other health problems. For another thing, it is counter-productive. Once the sedating effects of the drugs or alcohol wear off, the panic often comes back more strongly because you have lowered your defenses. There are safe medications that you can use to temporarily control or reduce symptoms of panic disorder. This will not "cure" the problem or resolve it entirely, but it may prove helpful. Talk to your doctor about this option. Most often, meds will work best when paired with other treatments like therapy and changes to lifestyle that get at the root causes. One possible option is to take a serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressant, like fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva), or sertraline (Zoloft). These work by changing the levels of the hormone serotonin in your brain, boosting your mood, relieving mild to severe depression, and decreasing the frequency of panic attacks. Antidepressants are generally safe and cause fewer side effects than other types of antidepressants. Keep in mind that antidepressants can take several weeks before they begin to work properly. You have to take them continuously, not just during an isolated attack. Benzodiazepines are central nervous system depressants that are useful in treating anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and other problems. Generally they act quickly, usually within 30 minutes to an hour, and give rapid relief of symptoms of anxiety or panic. Benzos are habit-forming when taken long-term or in high dosages. You can develop a serious physical or psychological dependence on them and experience withdrawal symptoms. They should usually only be used for a short period.
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One-sentence summary -- Don't self-medicate. Talk to your doctor. Ask your physician about antidepressants. Ask your doctor about benzodiazepine.

Q: This fuse is installed with your system to prevent damage to the electrical components of your car, but will need to be removed before charging the capacitor. It should be near the battery on the main power line for your audio system. This this will provide you a place to install the resistor that will help you charge your capacitor. The resistor allows the capacitor to charge more slowly. This prevents damage to the capacitor and the electrical system. It is usually recommended to use a resistor that is 1 Watt and 500-1,000 Ohms. A higher impedance (Ohm value) will charge the capacitor more slowly and prevent damage. Connect the positive terminal of the capacitor to the resistor. A multi-meter will do the job fine as well. Set it to read DC Volts and put the positive lead of the meter on the positive terminal of the capacitor and the negative lead of the meter to ground. When the meter reads 11-12 volts, the capacitor is charged. Another way to charge a capacitor is to wire a test light from the positive terminal of the capacitor to the power line. As long as the capacitor is charging, there will be current flowing through the light and the light will shine. Once the capacitor is charged the light will go out because current will no longer be flowing (the voltage drop between the power line and the capacitor will be zero). It is no longer necessary to monitor the status of the capacitor. If you used the light method, you can now remove the test light. Disconnect the positive terminal of the capacitor from the resistor and disconnect the resistor from the power wire. It is no longer needed, so you can store it away in case you ever need to charge your capacitor again. This will allow your audio system to receive power once again.
A: Locate the main power fuse for your audio system. Remove the main power fuse. Put the resistor in place of the main power fuse. Measure the voltage on the capacitor with a voltmeter. Remove the voltmeter. Remove the resistor. Replace the main power fuse.

Problem: Article: Flesh out items already on the agenda to keep yourself from losing focus. Don't draft a prepared statement. Stick to a bulleted list of key points, short imperatives, and incomplete sentences. This will prevent you from sounding mechanical. Some examples include: Current state of hiring needs: Accounting now fully staffed. Still need new manager in Marketing and new administrative assistant in Advertising. Budget limit = $100,000 total for both openings. Benefits changes: Head office phasing out 401k. Instituting new 403b plan for new hires. Health, dental, vision insurance unchanged for now but still under review. Include where they're from and general personal information about them. Use this info as you introduce everyone to each other. You can also use this information to chat while you're waiting on additional attendees to join. Make a copy of this list for your note-taker. Instead of taking the time to write out everyone's name, the note-taker can simply check off each person's name as they arrive or log in. Don't wait until the last minute. Start reviewing the information the day after you finish your notes and/or presentation. Try committing the major points to memory so that you can discuss them without pausing to look at your paper or screen. Every second you save can be used for other presenters or for questions. Make sure all equipment is present and working properly. Look for strategically positioned speakers if you're using a large room in anticipation of many attendees. If anything is missing or malfunctioning, notify the relevant department as soon as possible. Log on to the conference call 10 minutes early, if possible. Some tools won't let you log on until the time scheduled. Others won't let anyone communicate until a leader with a special password logs in. Test the bridge one last time to make sure it's running smoothly. If you don't know how to use the equipment, learn a few days ahead of time. Get help from your company's IT department, if necessary. Not knowing how to operate the software or hardware can make you look unprofessional.
Summary:
Draft your notes or talking points. Make a list of attendees. Review any information you'll be presenting. Survey the room a day or two before the call. Set up the call.