Is Your Dog’s Walk a Tug Game in Disguise?
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Breaking Free from Labels
As a young child, I recall the joy of pushing a yellow triangle through the blue half of a Shape-O ball, twisting it until the three sides aligned with the corresponding hole. My parents smiled and enthusiastically said, “Good job!” This first success with a shape sorter began developing my brain’s ability to categorize, sort, …
Easing into New Experiences
Remember your first day at a new high school? If you came from a small middle school, that first day might have felt overwhelming. The building was massive, the crowd of unfamiliar faces was intimidating, and the whole experience probably left you a bit on edge. But there were likely steps you took to prepare. …
Pace, Patience, and Pup Parenting
The world seems to have regained its pre-pandemic pace—or at least the people in it have. Driving from place to place, I notice cars speeding past as if I’m standing still—even when I’m going 5 miles over the posted speed limit. In the grocery store, people rush through the checkout line as if aiming for …