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How to Choose a Dog for Kids

Kids and dogs often form a strong bond, but there are several considerations before running off to pick up your new puppy. Choosing a pup that matches your family’s needs increases the chances of the new pet working out long-term. The type of dog also affects safety, both for your kids and the dog. A tiny dog with rough children could get injured, while a large, aggressive dog could harm your child. Here are eight factors to consider when shopping for a puppy!

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Raising our kids, then setting them free

Today my daughters senior photo proofs arrived. This is my baby the youngest of my three daughters, now a high school senior.She looks grown up and so mature. She is 18, after all. But in my mind, shes still the baby I never imagined Id have; the one that surprised us both.

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Anne Heche: Motherhood "Calmer" Second Time Around

Despite Anne Heche’s full-time career as an actress, she describes motherhood as “calmer” the second time around. Heche, 40, works full time on the series Hung and she’s a mom to two boys, Homer, 7 and Atlas, 4 1/2 months. An actor’s strike gave her the opportunity to slow down and enjoy her pregnancy with her second child, but the relaxation didn’t last long. Just 8 days after the birth of Atlas, Heche went back to work.

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How to Pick the Right Hairstyle for Your Face Shape

A main part of your beauty maintenance starts with your hair. Choosing a length, profile and style that flatters your face shape can be a trial-and-error process. Avoid some common hair “don’ts” by taking the trouble to match your face with its most flattering hairstyles before you even set foot in the salon.

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How to Discipline Highly Sensitive Toddlers

We’ve all heard of the “Terrible Twos.” The toddler years are marked by intense emotion and feelings on the part of the little one–these reactions can be magnified if your child’s temperament is naturally more intense. Disciplining toddlers with more sensitive and intense temperaments is done in the same way disciplining a more easy going child–it will just take more patience, perhaps more repetitions and better planning on the part of the parents.