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Pets and Lowering Kids’ Stress

Finally, a parenting topic my own kids will agree I know something about: kids and pets. I live with three children, four cats, and one dog. I’m a lifelong animal lover myself. But the real reason my household includes so many pets: they’re essential to good parenting. There are few moments more validating in the…

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Cholesterol Lowering Exercises

You might have hated PE in high school, but it doesn’t mean you are destined to be a couch potato. Exercise can and should be fun. If you love playing with your dog, for example, that is good exercise and one that can help lower your cholesterol, according to the Web MD website. Exercise doesn’t work by burning off the cholesterol, but it will help your body get rid of its bad cholesterol by converting it to a better form.

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5 Ways to Keep the Romance Alive for Parents

Do you remember the children’s rhyme when you were growing up, “First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage”? For many people, this isn’t just a children’s rhyme, but a path their life followed. (This isn’t the case for all couples raising a child as there are many beautiful…

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Firework Photography

Few things spark that sense of awe like a well-done fireworks show. But capturing those special moments on film – especially at night – can be tricky. Luckily, we have a few “Do’s and Don’ts” from the photo enthusiasts at Pholium, the digital photo book design and giving app for the iPad. Here are some tips to help you get the perfect shots this Independence Day.

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Want to Get Sexy Yoga Abs? Here’s How!

Ever notice the sleek, beautiful lines of your yoga instructor’s abdominals? The truth is that every yoga pose demands the use of your core! Balancing, twisting and torqued all the while breathing. If you do not have time for a whole practice every day here are a few yoga ab options