Articles written by Hilary Baxter

Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Safety tips for traveling with a pet: 5 of 30

Summer may be over but plenty of families are just getting ready to hit the road. And It would hardly be fair to leave the faithful dog behind. Yes, family vacations can be fun for one and all. But for the animal travelers certain precautions are needed to keep the trip from turning tragic. Nothing would ruin a vacation like...
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Your new pet: Adopt from a shelter or go through a breeder?: 17 of 55

Animal lovers Unite! There is no reason to seek out a breeder. You want a lovable mutt? Look at the shelter. You want a pure bred pup? Check the local shelter. Shelters care for and adopt everything from Chihuahuas to Chow Chows, with many lovable, furry options in between. Dog breeding is a business. Breeders depend on your...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Teens Tips on talking about sex with preteens: 18 of 35

Gone are the days when a father and son had their first man to man talk on prom night. Today's teens copulate and conceive, and sometimes contract with a casual air that shocks even the most tolerant parent. This raises the question: "How do you talk to your preteen about sex?" You don't have to! Music, movies and classmates...