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Teaching Kids Kindness, Compassion and Care with Cats

By Arlene Atkins Children and cats: Hearing these words together, your first instinct might be to say to yourself, “Nope, not a good combination!” I understand that reaction, I really do. BUT, stick with me a couple minutes…. In addition to the joy that comes from bonding with a pet, the benefits your child will receive from loving and caring …

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  • Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten

    Some of the most dramatic brain development occurs during the first three years of a child’s life. During this critical time children are acquiring their ability to think, speak, learn, and reason. According to the US Department of Education, the best way to nurture these young minds is to read aloud to them—even as an infant. Research has shown that …

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