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In 2007 I started writing for Helium as something to do in my spare time - now I'm making money AND I'm a steward for the Animal Rescue & Adoption AND Dog sub-channels. If you have any suggestions for charities that we might partner with, or anything

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Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Best small family dogs: 1 of 22
The 10 Best Dogs for a Family.... Smaller dogs, 10 to 40 pounds, have a reputation as being yappy, fussy and nervous. However, if selected wisely and raised correctly, a small dog can be as stable and as 'normal' as a larger dog. They can also be great family dogs - here are ten breeds you might want to consider. 10) SHETLAN... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health The risks of letting your dog run loose: 1 of 21
This is one of those issues that often makes me shake my head in wonder and despair. Some owners feel it is their right to let their animals run loose, posing a threat to themselves and to others. These owners blame neighbors, officials or the innocent driver if something happens to their precious dog. Dogs that are loved an... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Pizza: 1 of 21
When I was a kid we started making pizza (very exotic in my little town) out of a box, but soon my mother was doctoring and our pizzas evolved. Mom found a crust recipe and canned sauce, started buying real cheese and other toppings. And as with most of our traditional family foods, I left the nest and started modifying - bu... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Ten reasons you're sick of sex: 2 of 37
For most couples, sex is essential to the success of a committed relationship, and experts believe that a healthy sex life can improve a person's health in general and can increase longevity too. However, in too many relationships, one or both partners are just plain sick of sex. Why is the most intimate act of love a boring... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How to recover after the death of a pet: 2 of 37
I've lost too many pets - dogs, horses, cats, as well as a goat and an anemone I was particularly fond of - and while I can't tell you how to deal with your specific loss, I can give you a few things go think about. - Grieve Accept that you have lost something, great or small, and feel free to grieve in your own way. Cry or ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Combating bad behavior in teens: 1 of 18
Raising a teen is a juggling act between allowing a child become more independent and maintaining an acceptable standard of behavior. When children become teenagers, they spread their wings and push at their boundaries - with a vengeance! As a result, they clash with authority, be it teachers, parents or the law. This 'bad b... More..
Business > Human Resources Managing staff: When team building falls apart: 1 of 18
Building and working with a real team is one of the most rewarding experiences a manager can have, and it is a joy and a privilege for the team members as well. But it does take the right organization, the right manager and the right team members. These factors aren't necessarily easy to achieve or to maintain and sometimes,... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Homemade candy: 1 of 17
Mom's Microwave Peanut Brittle I have no idea where Mother got this recipe, but every Christmas she made pounds and pounds of it. Friends and family asked for the recipe, and Mom would spend time trying to teach them her "secret" to no avail - she was the only one who was successful. So when she had a stroke and was unable t... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips How to lose 10 pounds in a week: 2 of 33
Ten Steps to Losing 10 Pounds in One Week - Before you get too excited, if you decide you really need to lose 10 pounds in a single week, consider this: you need to burn 3500 calories to lose a pound, so over the course of your week, you have to cut 35,000 calories from your life, by changing your diet AND your activity leve... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training What you need to know to train your dog: 1 of 16
Training dogs is not difficult, and there are numerous books, web sites and organizations dedicated to telling you how to teach or dog to sit or walk at heel. However, there are some areas of confusion and a few things that aren't always discussed in sufficient detail, which novice trainers (and perhaps a few experienced tra... More..