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Charlie Watson's War
When Sergeant Edward "Eddie" Watson first met his dog Charlie, the black-and-white mutt was a tiny, helpless, stray puppy struggling to stay alive in a war-torn country. The year was 2007, and Watson was on duty in Iraq with his team patrolling a neighborhood torn apart by violence and bloodshed.
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Dogs are the New Kids
The majority of people adore children, although some adults prefer to do without the real kids and instead opt to become "dog parents" of kids who have fur. There are married couples who have made the well-thought-out decision to have dogs, not kids; married folks who want both; "empty nesters" whose children are all grown up and have left the roost, so now the dogs have become their substitute children. |
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The Cost of Raising Kids: Two-Legged and Four-Legged
There is no question that parents consider their children a priceless commodity, so let's compare the total costs of raising an incorrigible two-legged child and what those parents can expect who opt for a precocious, four-legged bundle of fur! |
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Extracurricular Activities
Participating in extracurricular activities after school will not only encourage children to stay out of trouble, but also teaches important values like teamwork, cooperation, responsibility, and discipline. The kids often make lifelong friends with their "teammates" and have a feeling of belonging, which can boost their self-esteem. |
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Importance of Nutrition
As a parent, you are continually bombarded with advertisements on television appealing to you to buy unhealthy food loaded with chemicals, additives, preservatives, sodium, sugar, fat, and calories. Many of these catchy commercials advertise fast-food restaurants and are targeted towards children, which - as many consumers rightly suspect—contributes to childhood obesity. |
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What are Friends For?
Human being are very social creatures who crave the companionship of others; therefore it's important for children to develop social skills at a very young age. This will nurture them emotionally and help them grow socially. By interacting with friends, children learn how to give and take, share, make decisions, and play nice. |
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