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Celebrities with Long & Layered Hairstyles

Celebrity hair trends come and go, but there is one hairstyle that’s always popular: long and layered locks. Long layers are versatile and allow for the voluptuous look of long hair without compromising volume. Layers add texture and can be worn with large curls or straight hair. Layers also complement most face shapes and work to frame the face. Everyone from Jennifer Aniston and Julia Roberts to Alyssa Milano and Paula Abdul have sported a version of long, layered locks.

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10 Weight Loss Tips for Overweight Kids

Being overweight might be an awkward phase your child is experiencing, or it could be a precursor of things to come. When a child is overweight, he may feel uncomfortable or inadequate and continue to feed those negative feelings with more food. As the child ages his feelings may turn to despair and he may settle for a life without physical activity, which will not be healthy. As a parent, you can change the course of this unhealthy cycle. It’s important not to comfort the child with food when he is sad or upset. Affection, kind words and listening may be all the child needs, rather than an ice cream cone or a treat. Focus on the child’s behavior, and call out the behavior not the child. Eating candy before dinner may be a bad idea for an overweight child, but that does not mean the child is bad. Thwart the behavior without hurting the child’s feelings if you want to help the overweight child reach a healthy weight.

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Strategies for Teaching Anger Management

Anyone who has seen Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler in “Anger Management” knows that you can go to extreme measures to teach someone the techniques of managing anger and communicating your needs. With children, the challenge is even greater, because they do not always have the language or emotional maturity to contend with feelings of frustration or rage. These simple strategies are geared towards children, but many can be used with adults as well.

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10 Celebrity Dieting Tips

Celebrities are notorious for trying the latest diets and nutrition fads. They are also quick to publicize their get-thin-quick schemes, which many people are eager to copy. After all, if you want to rock the red carpet like Halle Berry or light up the catwalk like Jaslene Gonzales, what better way than to emulate their eating and fitness habits? Just remember singer Wynonna Judd’s advice to celebrate and appreciate your body no matter what its size.

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Denise Richards Won't Talk About Her Weight in Front of Her Daughters

Actress and mom of two Denise Richards, who graces the cover of Shape’s May issue, told the magazine that as much as she has to worry about her body, she never wants her daughters to share that obsession. “They’ll never hear me say, ‘Mommy’s feeling fat today.’ That kind of attitude just makes young girls grow up to be dissatisfied with their bodies,” she said.