Category: Children

5. Ever been told…?

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Photo of ostrich with caption: Ever been told that the ultimate tragedy (and crime) for a girl or a woman is not to be regarded as physically attractive?

Ever been told that the ultimate tragedy (and crime) for a girl and a woman is not to be regarded as physically attractive?

4. Ever been told…?

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Photo of da-AL as little girl with text: Ever been told cute girls aren't smart & are better off that way?

Ever been told cute girls aren't smart and that they're better off staying that way?

Guest Blog Post: The World of Mr. Wolf

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Have you ever seen a Posh-Me-Posh-Ewe animal before? (From Mr. Wolf's forthcoming children's book: Mr. Zumpo's Amazing Zoo of Unusual Animals.)

What's your favorite book from your childhood? I loved Winnie the Pooh. The best children's books are ones I appreciate all the more with the passage of time. Here Mr. Wolf, an author of the kinds of children's books that adults can enjoy too, shares a few of his illustrations...       About the illustrator… Continue reading Guest Blog Post: The World of Mr. Wolf

How Pets Help Raise Kids by Emily Parker

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Emily Parker and Gus

Blogger Emily Parker describes herself as, “A proud cat parent of two black cats, Gus and Louis (even though Gus only has one eye!). I help cat parents love their cats better by providing helpful articles on my website.” Click here for her “How Pets Help Raise Kids” infographic. Have pets helped raise kids you… Continue reading How Pets Help Raise Kids by Emily Parker

Now We Are 3 (only)

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black labrador mix head and shoulders photo

This morning I stayed in bed till late. I was awake, but I didn’t want to get up to a house without Pierre in it. Yesterday I had to put my dog down. Such a gentle euphemism for murder. To put one to sleep. My dear, dear dog-man trusted me, yet I tricked him. First… Continue reading Now We Are 3 (only)