Problem: Article: Instead of giving her something she'll set on her shelf, try giving her something you can go out and do. Whether it's something you both love or something you don't like as much but she does, it will make an unforgettable gift. For instance, try getting tickets to a musical or play. Alternatively, you could buy tickets for a local symphony. For instance, try getting her into a painting class if she's always loved painting. Alternatively, you both could try a beer-brewing class together if she loves beer, which could turn into a life-long passion. Just make sure it's something she's passionate about, which you should know from paying attention to what she says and does. Even a short jaunt to a cabin nearby can be romantic under the right conditions. It doesn't have to be super expensive, as long as you think about what you your girlfriend likes. For instance, if she isn't super outdoorsy, take her for small getaway in a nearby city or quaint small town.  For an even smaller getaway, try staying one night at a fancy hotel in town.  Another option is a "staycation." Basically, you both take a day off from work and make fun plans in the city you live in. For instance, you could make her a picnic and go to a park or go to a concert at the botanical gardens.
Summary: Try picking something you can do together. Consider giving her a more long-term experience. Try a small trip.

Problem: Article: If you see someone being bullied, tell the person to stop. It takes courage to step in, but you can be someone's hero by stepping in. Often, it just takes one person standing up to the bully to make him or her stop. For instance, you could say, "Hey, leave that kid alone. What did he ever do to you?" Even if you don't step in, it's important not to encourage bullying. That means, you shouldn't laugh as someone else gets bullied.  If you just watch and laugh, you are contributing, as you are providing an audience for the bully.  Even just standing and watching without laughing can encourage the bully, as you are giving the person an audience.  That doesn't mean you should just walk away. If you're not willing to step in, move on to the next step. If you're not willing to step in yourself, tell an adult. Find someone in a nearby classroom, or talk to your school counselor. That way, the adult can step in and handle the situation.
Summary: Speak up. Don't be an audience. Tell an adult.

Problem: Article: If you have persistent acne that doesn’t respond to the first method or if you have severe, cystic acne, then you should consider meeting with a dermatologist who can prescribe other medications. For many women, certain birth control medications can help regulate acne-causing hormones. Since hormones are the initial cause of acne, regulating these hormones can lead to decreased breakouts. Oral antibiotics can decrease the amount of the p. acnes bacteria on your skin, which can decrease inflammation. Oral or topical antibiotics may be one of the first treatments that a dermatologist recommends for persistent acne. Antibiotic treatments will usually require daily dosages for four-to-six months. After which point, they will be tapered off. In addition to some topical antibiotics, a dermatologist may want to prescribe other topical medications. These can range from prescription-strength benzoyl peroxide to azelaic acid or tazarotene and other retinoids.  Most of these medications are meant to reduce skin lesions and inflammation associated with acne. Another topical medication called Dapsone gel (Aczone) is especially helpful for hormonal acne in women. Isotretinoin is one of the most effective acne treatments available. However, it’s also the medication with some of the most serious potential side effects and risks, and usage is closely monitored. Isotretinoin actually shrinks the size of oil glands, which causes them to produce less oil.  Side effects of isotretinoin include increased risk of depression, and it has also been tied to birth defects, so women who are pregnant will not be prescribed the medication. Other side effects may include very dry skin, dry eyes, and increased risk of sunburn. In addition, women who could become pregnant need to take birth control or abstain from sex about one month before, during, and for one to two months after taking Isotretinoin. They also need to take monthly pregnancy tests during this time. The medication is typically taken once or twice a day for sixteen-to-twenty weeks with results that are often permanent. If topical and oral medications do not work for you, then you may want to consider other types of treatments for your acne. Ask your dermatologist about your options, which may include:  Laser or light treatments, such as photodynamic therapy. Chemical peels. Extraction of blackheads and whiteheads. Microdermabrasion.
Summary: Consult a dermatologist. Ask about birth control. Ask about acne-treating antibiotics. Discuss other topical prescription options. Ask about isotretinoin. Look into other treatments that might be helpful for you.

Problem: Article: If you're tired, it can be easy to just grab whatever is handy. Instead of reaching for a bag of chips or a pint of ice cream, try something a little more healthy but equally filling. Keep your pantry and refrigerator stocked with nutritious foods so you don't reach for something that can set you back.  Fruits, carrot sticks, granola and cereal bars, nuts, wheat crackers, low-fat cheese and yogurt are all relatively easy to prepare but will leave you satisfied. If you take some time to split bulk foods into individual portions ahead of time, that will help when you don't have the energy to prepare something. It may be hard to find time to nap, but this will help reset your body to give you more energy in the daytime and give your body the rest it needs to repair itself, which includes losing pregnancy weight. In addition, sleeping when you're tired helps decrease the amount of cortisol in your blood; this is the stress hormone that can make it harder for you to lose weight. After the first few months, you can go back to your previous workout routine. You may find at first that you've lost fitness; be patient with yourself while you work back up to your pre-baby fitness level.  Try cardio exercises like running, swimming, biking or hiking several times per week for half an hour at a time. Do light weight training to gain muscle strength. Take an aerobics class designed specifically for new moms. The instructor will focus on "trouble" areas to help you get back to your pre-pregnancy body. Take a post-pregnancy yoga class to improve your muscle tone. This could be a "mommy and me" type class or just a fun group of ladies in your town who lean on each other for support. These women can help you stay motivated and focused on your goal of losing baby weight.
Summary:
Watch your snack intake. Sleep when you need to. Do heavier workouts. Locate a support group for new moms.