http://www.animalwow.com/blog Teaching Kids About Pets Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:44:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If your family brought home a new pet over the December holidays, this month probably passed very quickly as you adjusted to having a new family member. Many families are already beginning to reap the deep rewards of having their new pet, because they have figured out how to care ... http://www.animalwow.com/blog/we-got-a-new-holiday-pet-now-what/ Giving gifts is a wonderful holiday tradition. But sometimes children forget that happiness is not for sale, especially when they are bombarded with holiday commercial messages. What better way to teach children the value of giving from the heart, rather the wallet, than to start a tradition with your family pet ... http://www.animalwow.com/blog/holiday-gift-giving-that-doesnt-cost-a-dime/ When was the last time you threw a party for your dog? Your dog is an easy guest of honor to please. Planning and throwing a party for your dog helps your children learn skills like scheduling, making choices that may be different from their own but better for someone ... http://www.animalwow.com/blog/a-dog-party-can-teach-your-kids/ In a dog’s world, children rock! For dogs, kids are the mother lode of prizes: food left unattended, messy floors around chairs, messy faces that can’t escape sloppy kisses, and the reward of uncontrollable giggles even when the dog knows he’s breaking the rules. Many parents get frustrated with this ... http://www.animalwow.com/blog/how-dog-training-helps-kids/ How does someone celebrate a 130th birthday? Of course, people and pets don’t live that long, but some organizations do. This year, the American Humane Association is celebrating the 130th anniversary of its founding in 1877.  The association is observing this historic milestone with activities, special publications, official proclamations from public ... http://www.animalwow.com/blog/happy-130th-birthday-to-the-american-humane-association/ Taking your stressed pet to the veterinarian can be challenging; adding children to the visit can be stressful for everyone: child, pet, vet, and you.  Though it’s easier to leave children at home, think about a visit to the vet as an opportunity to teach your children the skill of ... http://www.animalwow.com/blog/should-your-child-visit-the-veterinarian/ What do you, a bag of peas, and a frozen water bottle have in common? Together you can be your pet’s best bet for beating summer heat! When summer gets busy and the fun starts, it’s easy to forget how quickly animals are hurt by heat or direct sunlight even ... http://www.animalwow.com/blog/summer-family-pet-safety-tips/ Here’s a quick summary. For more summer pet safety tips, click here.  1. HOT CAR. Your car’s inside gets hot quickly, even when it’s 70 degrees. Don’t leave your pet in a hot car. Please. 2. COOL WATER. Place a frozen water bottle in your pet’s water bowl. To make a “moat ... http://www.animalwow.com/blog/seven-summer-pet-safety-tips-the-quick-list/ Download this free game that includes six important pet safety tips. Play in the Land of Animal Wow’s theater and diner, take a ride on the Peekaboo Choo Choo, and fly the bathtub. Win a Best Friends Certificate of Wow. http://www.animalwow.com/blog/play-the-pets-safety-tips-game/ When we think of the animals in our lives, we usually first think of the obvious: choosing the right family pet, giving it a good life, and how we may give up a few everyday freedoms. When we bond with our family pets, we discover something deeper: that our pets ... http://www.animalwow.com/blog/welcome-to-the-family-animal-heroes-series/