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Reading Time: 2 minutes One of the most common struggles for people living with autism spectrum disorder is socializing with others. Previous research has shown that dogs can serve as social catalysts, and that children with autism may feel more comfortable speaking and socializing in the presence of a therapy dog. However, in a new study, researchers at the…
Reading Time: 3 minutes “The Adventures of a Dog Named Sam” Description: “A lilting and suspenseful tale of friendship, courage, and the bond shared between a man and his dog. Paragraphs are visually illustrated with a self-contained stylistic story of loyalty, intelligence, and courage of a pet dog.” By Ralph Oyague, a New York native, currently living in Suffolk…
Reading Time: 3 minutes “Education and responsible pet ownership is key. It is not only important to understand how dogs behave, it is important to understand how our own behavior may be interpreted by a dog.” Because even the gentlest dog can bite under certain circumstances, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA),* a founding sponsor of the National Dog…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Remember the lines from the nursery rhyme, “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” about the lamb making the children laugh and play, so the teacher turned it out? Well, maybe a lamb isn’t a great idea, but small classroom pets may actually help improve academic performance and social skills in children, according to a new study,…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Here is the newest addition to the collection of clothes for our paper doll we created to go with the paper doll cat care and paper doll dog care (and dog bath) sets we made. Our doll character can be printed out from either of the dog or cat care doll links. And, if she’s…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Announcing our new Bath time for dog paper doll kit. Just download and cut out. Your child can use this alone or add to our existing paper dolls that are available at the links below: Wow! Check out our free paper doll dog for kids! Free cat care and fashion paper doll kit …
Reading Time: 2 minutes SHANGHAI, CHINA (24-7PressRelease) — Children’s app developer Dr. Panda has launched their latest digital creation to app marketplaces worldwide after requests from fans to expand their successful Dr. Panda Town series. Designed for kids ages 4+, Dr. Panda Town: Pet World introduces children to a magical and enchanted theme park. Kids can explore a number…
Reading Time: 3 minutes featured photo from: https://www.facebook.com/CaytonMuseum/photos/a.146083492123878/1905659406166269/?type=3&theater LOS ANGELES (PRNewswire) — The highly anticipated Cayton Children’s Museum is open to the general public in Downtown Santa Monica on the third floor of the popular open-air retail and hospitality destination, Santa Monica Place, with the visibility and accessibility to reach the many diverse neighborhoods of greater Los Angeles. The…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Since our site often looks at pet care, we thought that creating a paper doll set for kids could be a great way to help them learn about caring for cats and other pets. So, we made a free, printable paper doll cat with brush, toys, collar, food, bowls, tent bed, scratching post, litter box/litter,…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Since our site is often about pet care, we thought that creating a paper doll set for kids could be a great way to help kids learn about caring for dogs or other pets. So, we created this free printable paper doll dog with all sorts of accessories, including sweater, dog bowl, leash, brush, bed,…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Virginia Beach, Virginia (PRWEB)—The new free Youtube Channel, Storytime With Mr. Whiskers, offers children a unique and engaging type of reading experience, allowing kids to hear stories read aloud and follow along by watching a video. Take a peak below: “We created this channel as a free resource to children, families and teachers,” said Storytime…
Reading Time: 3 minutes SANTA BARBARA, California (Newswire.com) — According to an international survey conducted by RightPet, children and teens say they get more satisfaction owning rats than any other pets. via GIPHY The RightPet Pet Ownership Study was conducted online between 2010-2018 and was designed and performed by researchers with Ph.D.s in psychology. Perhaps the most intriguing explanation for…
Reading Time: 2 minutes WESLEY CHAPEL, Florida (PRLog) — The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) has launched a junior membership program to help educate the next generation of pet professionals in the application and practice of humane and scientifically sound training methods. Membership is now open to children, teenagers and young adults in order to help them learn and understand…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Richard J. Adler publishes “White House Mockingbird” (SBPRA) — Bird lovers and history buffs can share both interests with their children through an illustrated children’s book. “White House Mockingbird,” by Richard J. Adler, tells the story of how Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. president, kept a mockingbird as a pet in his study. Although presidents…
Reading Time: < 1 minute We found these holiday pet pajamas at Walmart in Greenville, N.C. for $5.87. They are super soft and very cute. Available in XS, S, M, LG, XL and 2X. The same display in Walmart also sells pajamas with the same material for people (adults, kids and infants), but, for now, we just bought the doggie…
Reading Time: < 1 minute We attended Doggie Day at the Farm fundraising event hosted by Briley’s Farm Market and the Humane Society of Eastern Carolina on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018. Doggie Day, which is held annually and open to the public and their pets, took place in Greenville, North Carolina form noon to 6 p.m. A large variety of…
Reading Time: 4 minutes CHICAGO (PRNewswire) — LeapFrog® Enterprises, Inc. announced the availability of new additions to its award-winning infant and preschool collection. The toys: Learning Friends 100 Words Book™: Join animal friends Turtle, Tiger and Monkey as they explore new vocabulary in the Learning Friends 100 Words Book™. Explore the colorful pages and touch each picture to hear…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Queenstown, New Zealand (PR.com)—The Kids Book Company released the first book in the world in which the customer can fully personalize both the child and their equine friend. With eight kids and six horses or ponies to choose from, “My Secret Unicorn” is the story of the heroic child saving a Unicorn who is lying…