Tag: family
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How to have a good Christmas when loadshedding lets you down
We’re all dreaming of a bright Christmas, and there’s no reason why this one shouldn’t be as festive and as fulfilling as ever. Well, unless you count loadshedding, of course.
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A Grinch’s guide to making this the merriest festive season ever
Here are six proven ways to make sure you’ll make the most of Yule.
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The real reason why we never forget our childhood pets
Pets can help with learning, development, cognitive skills, and emotional bonding.
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“Funny Farm: My Unexpected Life with 600 Rescue Animals” by Laurie Zaleski
If you love animals, if you care about animals, get this book.
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How our furry friends can keep us grounded in times of trauma and transition
More than companion animals, pets are anchors in troubled times.
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A tale of Tigger, who licked my face and inspired a poem
How the simple swish of a dog’s tail can be a mood-altering metronome.
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My Zen Master has curly golden hair and a wet nose
Every dog, in its come-what-may doggedness, has a lot to teach us mere humans about the art of living in the here and now.
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What our pets can teach us about love, comfort, and joy
Through the ups and downs of life, they’re always there for us.
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A “Do this, don’t do that!” guide to supporting someone with cancer
They have you in their life because they think you’re amazing, so don’t change. Be you. Do normal things. Invite them to normal places.