For nine long months, you gave up your body for the sake of your child You avoided your favorite Cokes, made sure you did not intake too much salt, stayed away from shellfish and resisted that beautiful glass of red wine that you used to enjoy with your bubble bath each night

For parents crossing the threshold from diapers into using the potty – the change is a welcome one It is as if your child has left babyhood behind and is suddenly a big boy or girl, ready to start preschool and take on all life has to offer

It’s every parent’s nightmare; their child comes home from a high school football game with alcohol on their breath They probably fiddle with the dog or try quickly to make their way to their room where they think they can escape unscathed

While natural, experiencing menstruation can cause a lot of changes for your little girl In addition to that, having a period means many things that they may not completely understand or like very much

With marriage comes the reality of living with the same person day in and day out After a few years, some kids and bunch of mortgage payments things get boring to say the least

Did you know that as high as 46% of all children today are overweight or obese According to the Center for Disease Control, children today are aging at rapid speeds and experiencing illnesses and diagnoses that have normally been saved for much older adults

You’re no doubt familiar with traditional Western ways of treating your dog’s ailments Most of us take our dog straight to the vet when there’s a problem

Many people today are as concerned about their dog’s health as their own They want their dogs to live long, healthy lives

Flea control is a major concern for many dog owners (and their dogs) In some parts of the U

It seems like many people today are at their wit’s end because they have dogs with skin problems Problems may range from hot spots to chronic dry, flaky skin to allergies or worse

You probably already know that at one time dogs had to work for a living From the time dogs first began to share their lives with humans they began proving that they were indispensable

It’s one of those truisms that we tend to take for granted: cats and dogs fight like, well, cats and dogs Everybody knows that cats and dogs don’t get along

Ask any dog owner which dog is smartest and he’s likely to tell you it’s his dog That’s just the way dog lovers are

The pup-arazzi are hot on the trails of these cat celebs

Looking for a furry friend for your kids Or maybe a slimy one

Your dog is one amazing creature

Most pet owners know that they need to keep their dog’s nails trimmed; unfortunately it’s often easier said than done Not all dogs are very cooperative when it comes to having their nails trimmed and there are a lot of reasons for this problem

Is your dog overweight If so, you’re not alone

Both mixed breed dogs and purebreds have their fans but is one kind of dog actually better than the other Is it possible to live with both kinds of dogs

As summer approaches, big ideas of extravagant vacations and destination resort trips with your children may be far away echoes of better times Statistics report that this year, half as many families will be traveling as in the years past, due to the economic conditions now facing the world

With Spring Break right around the corner and the economy still struggling to improve taking vacations for the average family can seem like a luxury from the past While some families are still heading to Disney World or the nearest Beach, you may not be able to afford it and you may wonder how others can and feel badly about your lack of means

According to statistics compiled by MSNBC there were more babies born in 2007 than in any other year during history Suffice it to say that there were quite possibly a great many people who had a secret inkling of the impending recession whose hormones and biological clocks were ticking with accuracy

Finally your little bundle of furry sweetness has plumped the numbers in your family You have dreams of a well-behaved pup that is a joy to spend time with and never, ever does those classic doggy behaviors such as jumping on strangers, humping your mother-in-law’s leg, or running into traffic

For our four-legged friends, winter means sleeping by the fire, short walks, and a slower pace to the day-to-day happenings of life Often it means gaining a few extra pounds and losing a little muscle tone

Whether you have a boy or a girl, chances are there is plenty of athletic activities available right in your own community that caters to their age and skill level Athletics and sports in general are a supportive part of growing up and help kids set the foundation for socialization, team work and a feeling of pride and accomplishment in themselves

Marriage is not the easiest institution on Earth If it were just you and your spouse locked away on some dessert island where there were no bills or other responsibilities to worry about than probably the marriage would last forever

Do you ever wonder how in the world you spend so much on groceries If so, you are not alone

When that “I have to have another baby” feeling hits it is difficult to set it aside It is almost as if there is some unexplainable desire inside many women that tells them exactly when it is time to have a baby

The American Academy of Pediatrics in a published report concluded that childhood obesity and malnutrition are on the rise As a result incidences of diseases like diabetes, heart disease and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis are on the rise

So, you want to have a baby There comes an age and time in life when every person coupled or otherwise considers the question of whether or not to have a child

At some point, every child lies Lying has become a learned and ingrained part of humanity

While according to national statistics 68% of all divorces are the result of financial issues; further statistics show that 7 out of every 10 men and 4 out of every 10 women admit to infidelity in their marriage This paints an entirely dismal picture about the state of our unions in life where it seems that everything boils down to two things

Ah, the leaves are changing from shades of green and melting into amber hues yellows and bright, bold reds Add that to the backdrop of a crisp, blue sky and it’s as if heaven’s paint box has spilled over

As a responsible dog owner, you want your canine companion to be a part of society and the community To make that happen, you’ll want to be sure to teach your pet some basic obedience commands

When it comes to being a pet parent, it can be so very scary when our cats begin to act sick or strange First their eating habits may change; they may begin to lie around and even try to find a spot to be alone

We’ve all been there before

When it comes to Halloween, there’s nothing more fun than carving a few pumpkins, dressing up the kiddies and creating the perfect scarecrow to grace our front yard While we dish out so much dough for all those bewitching home additions and store bought costumes for the kiddies, when it comes to dressing up our adorable “fourth child”, aka our charming Chihuahua or our dashing Dalmatian, often times the cash just isn’t there

From churches to ball clubs and organizations, almost everyone has a fall soiree of some kind Be it festivals for family fun or fundraising for those new uniforms or a church roof repair, we don’t normally think of our pets as “helpers”

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When you bring a dog into your home, you also take on certain responsibilities and those include teaching your pet some specific, useful commands These are commands that are going to come in handy throughout your relationship with your pet and that will help your pet be a better companion

One of the most important things you can do for your dog is to take him to the veterinarian on a regular basis Annual check-ups are the best way to identify health problems early and to prevent other types of health issues, such as heartworm

For many new dog owners, housetraining is one of the most challenging parts of introducing a new canine into the family Until that puppy learns how to go outside, chances are that you’ll be spending quite a bit of time cleaning up messes and dreading the smell when you open your front door

Most dogs love attention so they have a natural desire to seek out new people who might provide more attention While it might be cute to see your dog excited to meet someone new, it can be quite terrifying for the other person

You have a new dog, perhaps a puppy or even an older dog you’ve adopted or rescued The first thing you want to do with your new canine companion is to start going for walks

Dogs are unendingly enthusiastic animals that love nothing more than to please their handlers all the time Dogs are also very smart animals that given the inability to communicate to humans with words, they can easily understand and respond to what we ask them do to

Clicker Training is a slang term for the newly popular way of dog training has evolved over the last few years This method has taken off recently due in great part to the efficiency in which the dog is able to interpret in an instant that they are performing the skill the way their handler wants them to

Dog is man’s best friend Having a new puppy in the home is a wonderful and exciting experience for the whole family to enjoy

So you have finally gotten to a point in your life where you want to find that special someone, or maybe you just got through a divorce and are suddenly back in the game, or you might still be married or involved and just have a very hard time understanding your partner How can you tell if your date is being open to you

The big “D” word, divorce, has become exceedingly prevalent in society Whether a person is going through it by a personal choice or one made by their partner, divorce is extremely taxing on both partners

There are many reasons that you would want to train your dog to respond correctly to your come command Safety of course is the most important of these reasons