Marijuana is more dangerous for teens and access is becoming easier
As more and more states are loosening their laws concerning the recreational or medical use of marijuana, statistics are showing that it is easier for…
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Helping kids cope with homesickness
Helping a child cope with the feeling of being homesick starts before the trip begins and should last until they return home, according to WebMD. Most…
Safe ways for children to use smartphones and tablets
The sea of inappropriate content available on the internet makes it incredibly difficult for parents to ensure that their children are staying safe while…
Barry der Menschenretter (people rescuer)
In the treacherous Swiss Alps, the tradition of rescue dogs began as early as the 1700s. Though many dogs were known for their rescue of humans, none was…
Bobbie, the determined dog
Bobbie the Scottish Collie gained fame after 1923 for his breathtaking 3,000-mile trip to find his family. Bobbie’s family, from Oregon, was visiting…
Salty and Roselle, the 911 wonder dogs
Widely honored for their life-saving work at the World Trade Center, Salty and Roselle were yellow labs whose work saved the lives of many people during…
Willow, the last of the royal corgis
Although Buckingham Palace refused comment, word went out in April 2018 that the last of the line of royal corgis, Willow, had died. Willow was believed…
Togo, the unrequited hero of sled dogs
Courage, leadership, loyalty–Togo the Siberian Husky had them all, though he started his life as a sickly pup and was then repeatedly rejected for the…
The Dog Days of Summer: Heroic hounds
In honor of the Dog Days of Summer, here is a selection of dogs, famous and less so, who have made headlines, saved lives, and licked the competition.
National Dollar Day: A dollar by any other name . . .
Clams, dough, bacon, bread, lettuce. If you’re talking food, you could also be talking dollars. On August 8, 1786, Congress adopted the monetary system of…