Every summer almost every school system or city recreational program has a summer reading program. They attempt to inspire kids to read books and usually motivate them by... Continue Reading →
Archive for the ‘activities for pets’ Category
Pets Help Us Connect With Our Friends
A close friend just emailed and said she has cancer. She will have to have surgery, chemo and radiation. Our hearts break. What is there to say? We pick up the phone immediately... Continue Reading →
Pets Give Us Lasting, Visual Memories
When we were kids we had a beagle named Stormy. He was handsome, perfectly marked and a classic example of all the traits of a beagle: smart, stubborn, energetic and easily... Continue Reading →
Pets Entertain Us!
No matter where you live now, if you have lived in a Winter State at some time, February brings fond memories of beautiful winter days. You don’t remember the dirty snow or the... Continue Reading →
Kids Can Learn About Patriotism from Dogs
On this veterans day, it's appropriate to recognize that Dogs can be Veterans too! They serve in all of the branches of the U.S. Military: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard,... Continue Reading →
Therapy Dogs Help Kids Be Independent: Seizure Assistance Dogs
Dogs can be trained do extraordinary things. One is the ability to alert parents when children are having a seizure - or even before it happens. That alone helps keep the child... Continue Reading →
Teach Your Kids to Love Pets 7 – Contributing
Teach Your Kids to Love Pets #7 – Kids Who Love Pets Love Volunteering to Help Pets Contributing is one of the values that you can teach children through their love for pets.... Continue Reading →
Teach Your Kids to Love Pets 8 – Activities for Pets
Teach Your Kids to Love Pets # 8 – Select in an Activity or Sport For Your Pet As part of the family, Pets deserve to participate in an activity just as much as the kids need... Continue Reading →
Teach Your Kids to Love Pets 3 – Get Them Involved
Teach Your Kids to Love Pets # 3 – Get the Kids Involved in Training Your Pets Training your pet means teaching him the skills he needs to be a valued member of our family.... Continue Reading →
Teach Your Kids to Love Pets 2 – Be An Example
Teach Your Kids to Love Pets #2 Be An Example No matter what we say to our children, it’s what we DO that they remember. For children to learn to care for a pet, they need... Continue Reading →